NEMA Commences Distribution of Fertilizers to Flood-Affected Farmers in Anambra State

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The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has initiated the distribution of fertilizers to farmers in Ogbaru Local Government Area (LGA) of Anambra State, who were adversely affected by the 2018 floods. The Director-General of NEMA, Mr. Muhammed Muhammadu, disclosed this during a visit to the Secretary to Anambra State Government (SSG), Prof Solo Chukwulobelu. The distribution is part of the Emergency Agricultural Intervention programme, approved by the Federal Government in 2019, to assist farmers recover from the losses incurred due to the flood.

Key Takeaways:

  • The distribution of fertilizers is the last phase of federal government assistance to farmers affected by the 2018 flooding in Ogbaru LGA.
  • The fertilizers were approved by the Federal Government under the Emergency Agricultural Intervention programme in 2019.
  • The implementation of the programme commenced with verification of affected farmers, followed by the distribution of farm input and seedlings.
  • NEMA boss, Mr. Muhammed Muhammadu, appealed to the beneficiaries to make good use of the fertilizers and urged the state government to be proactive in mitigating measures for 2020 flooding as predicted by the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET).
  • The SSG, Prof. Chukwulobelu, expressed gratitude to the federal government for the relief materials and promised the equitable distribution of the fertilizer to the beneficiaries.
  • SEMA has already commenced sensitization to flood-prone areas, acknowledging the annual tragedy of flooding in the state.

Statistics:

  • 2018 flooding affected farmers in Ogbaru LGA, Anambra State.
  • The Emergency Agricultural Intervention programme was approved by the Federal Government in 2019.
  • The implementation of the programme commenced in 2020.
  • The fertilizers are crucial for the recovery of affected farmers.

Sources:

  • National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA)
  • Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NIMET)
  • Anambra State Government (ASG)