The Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has finalised plans 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 consists of 88 truckloads of fertiliser, is scheduled to begin on May 31, 2026.
This was disclosed in a statement 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 distribution is part of Barau’s ongoing efforts to support farmers, enhance agricultural productivity, and strengthen food security nationwide.
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Beneficiaries of the programme include farmers, party stakeholders, elected local government chairmen, vice chairmen, councillors, and secretaries across the senatorial district.
Others are APC caucus members, imams, village heads, ward heads, headmasters, principals, security personnel, and social media influencers.
Barau noted that timely access to farming inputs remains essential for improving 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.
He urged all beneficiaries to ensure the fertiliser is properly utilised to achieve its intended goal of boosting agricultural output during the farming season.
The senator also reaffirmed his commitment to initiatives designed to improve livelihoods across Kano North Senatorial District.
