Fertilizer Distribution – Kano Govt. Inaugurates Monitoring Committee

In a bid to ensure the access of farming input to deserving farmers, the Kano State Government has set up a committee to facilitate effective fertilizer distribution for the year’s cropping season.
The inauguration of the committee was announced by the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Nasiru Gawuna, during a meeting with members of the press.

The establishment of the committee according to Gawuna, was necessary to tackle diversion of the commodity following the decision of the State Government to suspend fertilizer distribution via mobile phone alert.

He, however, stressed that the government had taken adequate measures to ensure that only genuine farmers received the commodity. “Government has taken necessary measures to ensure that farmers get the commodity at designated centers in their various Local Government wards,” Gawuna said.

“This year, farmers are expected to buy fertilizers at the cost of ₦3,500 per bag, while the State Government covers the outstanding cost.” the Commissioner commented.
A key responsibility of the committee will be to checkmate the illegal activities of middlemen who purchase the commodity and later sell it to farmers at exorbitant prices.