President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has commended Yobe State government for massively investing in agriculture to guarantee food sufficiency and security in the state.
Speaking today, July 30, at the launching of the state’s Agricultural Empowerment Programme in Damaturu, Tinubu said that the Yobe state agricultural empowerment programme is in tune with the renewed Hope Agenda of the Federal government.
The President, who was represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Political and Other Matters, Alhaji Ibrahim Kabiru Masari, gave assurance of the federal government’s partnership to improve agricultural productivity in the state.
Similarly, 495 Crop Residue choppers, 20,000 Assorted improved seeds, Assorted Agro Chemicals, 4,000 Bunch of Cassava Stems, Assorted Certified Seeds, 50 Tricycles and 30 Motorcycles were procured for the programme.
“In line with our policy to promote agricultural development in the state, I hereby direct that, the machines, equipment and other farm implements should be distributed free to deserving farmers. Additionally, I hereby direct a 50% subsidy on the sale of fertilizer to farmers” Gov. Buni announced.