The Umar Namadi administration in Jigawa State has invested over N5 billion in farmer support services. This announcement was made on Wednesday in Dutse, marking the one-year anniversary of Namadi’s tenure.
The substantial investment was channeled to the Jigawa State Agricultural Supply Company (JASCO) to ensure that farmers have timely access to necessary inputs. Namadi emphasized the administration’s commitment to a sustained agricultural transformation aimed at revitalizing the socioeconomic landscape of the state.
“Our objective is to sustain and enhance existing policies and programs to accelerate the agricultural sector’s contribution to the state’s economy and provide sustainable livelihoods for our people,” Namadi stated.
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The administration has also developed a comprehensive State Policy on Agriculture, aligning with the Greater Jigawa Project’s agricultural interventions. This policy aims to implement inclusive, robust, and investment-focused agricultural programs that promote sustainable agribusiness-driven economic growth.
Namadi highlighted the administration’s 12-point Agenda, integrated into the State Development Plan, which prioritizes food and nutrition security, economic diversification, job creation, and private sector development.
The agricultural investment program, derived from this new policy, is expected to transform agriculture into a primary platform for sustainable social and economic development.
The government has launched several initiatives to support rice and wheat cultivation, distributing 9,200 tonnes of fertilizers, improved seeds, and chemicals to farmers for dry season activities.
Additionally, the state procured 60 tractors, 10 combine harvesters, and equipped 60 rice mills with threshers and other machinery to promote agricultural mechanization and enhance farmer entrepreneurial skills.
Namadi, however, expressed concern over the diversion of agricultural inputs, calling those involved “enemies of the state.” He warned that the government would take necessary actions against individuals obstructing subsidies meant for farmers, ensuring that these resources reach the intended beneficiaries.
“We will take appropriate measures against vested interests preventing government subsidies from reaching real farmers,” Namadi declared.
This substantial investment underscores Jigawa State’s dedication to revolutionizing its agricultural sector and ensuring sustainable development for its residents.
