On Saturday, during the flag-off of the APC camping for the by-election in the Yauri/Shanga/Naski federal constituency, Governor Nasiru Idris of Kebbi State announced an important partnership between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the state government.
The partnership aims to provide petroleum free of charge to farmers within the state for irrigation purposes.
This strategic move is expected to make irrigation much more affordable for farmers and boost agricultural productivity in Kebbi State.
The gathering well received the announcement, and it is expected to have a positive impact on the agricultural sector of the state.
“The Kebbi State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Government, has concluded arrangements to supply petrol to farmers for dry season farming free of charge,” declared Governor Idris.
During a recent press briefing, Governor Nasiru Idris of the state disclosed that he had engaged in discussions with the former governor and current Minister of Economic Planning, Sen.
Abubakar Atiku-Bagudu, to improve farming activities across the state and promote food security.
As a result of the discussions, an agreement was reached to provide petroleum to farmers, which is expected to bolster their farming activities.
In addition to providing petroleum, Governor Nasiru Idris also announced plans to distribute 12,000 solar-powered water pumps to farmers in the state. Out of the 12,000 units, 6,000 have already been distributed to increase crop yields.
The state government is also set to purchase 20,000 units of compressed natural gas-powered water pumps as a backup to the solar pumps, to increase the number of benefiting farmers in the state.
These initiatives are aimed at ensuring that farmers in the state have access to the necessary resources to increase their productivity and improve their livelihoods.
By providing petroleum and water pumps, the government hopes to increase the number of farmers engaged in agriculture, thereby promoting food security and the state’s economic growth.
Governor Idris, while encouraging farmers to redouble their efforts, stated that their contributions would play a crucial role in maintaining Kebbi State’s lead in food production, contributing to national food security.
Idris encouraged the people of Yauri/Shanga/Ngaski federal constituency to come out and vote for the APC candidate in the forthcoming by-election to record more dividends of democracy.
The APC chairman in the state, Alhaji Abubakar Kana-Zuru, presented the APC candidate, Alhaji Garba Umar-Uba, to the governor, who formally flagged off the campaign by presenting the party’s flag to the candidate in a symbolic gesture.
