x

Wike flags off distribution of subsidized fertilizers to farmers across Abuja

By Joyce Remi-Babayeju

In a continual effort to ensure food security in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, the FCT Minister Barr Nysome Wike has flagged – off the distribution and sales of fertilizers at a 50% subsidy to farmers across the six area councils The FCT Minister who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Chief Chidi Amadi at the flag-off event in Garki on Thursday, said that the flag- off of the distribution and sales of fertilizers at 50% subsidized rates to farmers across the six area councils of the FCT is to elicit agricultural revitalization and to ensure food security for the people of the FCT.

“This initiative underscores our firm commitment to food security, agricultural revitalization, and the welfare of our people.”

“As the FAO has emphasized, food insecurity threatens dignity, stability, and peace,” Wike said.
The minister noted that in alignment with Mr. President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, the FCTA has institutionalized this annual support scheme to ease production costs and enhance yields.

“This year, we have procured 50 metric tons of subsidized fertilizers, as already outlined by the Mandate Secretary. The timing of this exercise is deliberate—coinciding with the farming season—to ensure that farmers can access inputs when they are most needed.”

“Together, these interventions are reclaiming degraded lands, supporting livelihoods, and revitalizing key agricultural sectors.”

According to the minister, mechanisms have been put in place to ensure that these resources reach genuine farmers and to prevent diversion or misuse.

He further disclosed that aside from the distribution of fertilisers to farmers, FCTA, has partnered with JKI, IITA, FAO, and the Leventis Foundation, to build the capacity of farmers to promote good agronomic practices.

Also, supporting the initiative are the World Bank Food Access Project, the Islamic Development Bank via the SAPAZ Programme, and the FCT FADAMA CARES Project.

Wike stated, The administration is committed to building a prosperous, inclusive, and secure city. Our enhanced security efforts are already restoring confidence in our communities and providing a safe environment for agriculture and investment.”
Furthermore, he charged youths to take advantage of tbe arable land and to embrace agriculture as a viable pathway to prosperity, instead of waiting endlessly for white-collar jobs.

To the beneficiaries, the minister advised them to use the fertilizers strictly for cultivation and not to sell them for peanuts.

Meanwhile, the Mandate Secretary, Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, Comrade Abdullahi Suleiman Ango, revealed that 3,500 knapsack sprayers had also been procured for distribution, in addition to the fertilizers. However, Ango explained that beneficiaries of the intervention were selected certified farmers, under strict monitoring measures put in place to prevent diversion.

“The importance of agriculture cannot be overstated. With a fast-growing population, investing in agriculture is our surest path to self-sufficiency, job creation, and food security,” he emphasized.
End

Hot this week

Kaduna NNPP Suspends Chairman Over Misconduct, Appoints Acting Leader

By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna The Kaduna State chapter of the...

Ododo’s Livestock Vision Gets Boost as New Ministry Takes Over L-PRES Project in Kogi

By Noah Ocheni, Lokoja The Kogi State Government has officially...

NAF Seeks Stronger Partnership with Journalists

The Director of Public Relations and Information of the Nigerian Air Force, Air Commodore, Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame, made this known during an interactive session with the leadership of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), FCT Council led by the Chairman, Ms. Grace Ike

Wike Commissions Wuye Engineering Infrastructure,16 years After

By Joyce Remi-BabayejuHistory was made on Tuesday when...

Kogi State Polytechnic Urges Prosecution of Staff Over Alleged Salary Fraud

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaThe Management of Kogi State Polytechnic,...

North Central Development Commission Condoles with Senator Abba Moro Over Death of Son, Grandson

By Abel Zwanke, LafiaThe Managing Director and Chief Executive...

Outcry as WhatsApp Bans Nigerian Journalist’s MTN Line Without Warning or Clear Reason

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaThere has been widespread outrage following...

KOSIEC Announces 2026 Local Government Council Elections in Kogi State

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaThe Kogi State Independent Electoral Commission...

KADMAM Advocates Improved Maternal Health, Declares “No Child Should Die at Birth”

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaThe Co-chairman of the Kaduna Maternal...

Evaluation of Nigeria’s Foreign Policy in the Contemporary Era

By Daudu Agaba Andrew SamuelNigeria’s foreign policy has long...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img