The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has concluded arrangements to distribute 53,040 bags of fertiliser to farmers and other beneficiaries across the 13 local government areas of Kano North Senatorial District ahead of the 2026 farming season.
The intervention, which comprises 88 trucks of fertiliser, is expected to commence on May 31, 2026.
This was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the Deputy President of the Senate on Media and Publicity, Ismail Mudashir.
According to the statement, the annual fertiliser distribution forms part of Barau’s efforts to support farmers, boost agricultural productivity and contribute to food security across the country.
The beneficiaries include farmers, party stakeholders, elected local government chairmen, vice chairmen, councillors and secretaries across the senatorial district.
The fertilisers to be distributed
Others listed as beneficiaries are APC caucus members, imams, village heads, ward heads, headmasters, principals, security personnel and social media influencers.
Barau said timely access to farming inputs remained critical to improving crop yields and ensuring food sufficiency.
“This intervention is aimed at supporting our farmers and complementing the efforts of President Bola Tinubu towards achieving national food security,” he said.
The senator urged beneficiaries to make proper use of the fertiliser to achieve the intended objective of improving agricultural output during the farming season.
He reiterated his commitment to programmes and initiatives aimed at improving the livelihoods of people across Kano North Senatorial District.
The PUNCH