Bakura, Mafara, Maradun farmers get agricultural inputs from Zamfara govt

Zamfara State Governor, Dauda Lawal, on Monday launched the distribution of farm inputs in Bakura, Mafara and Maradun Local Government Areas.

The programme is in continuation of the COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus project under the auspices of FADAMA III.

A statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the Governor charged the beneficiaries to take advantage of the opportunity to increase their yields and contribute to the development of the state.

He listed some of the inputs to include fertilisers, improved seedlings as well as farm implements, among others.

According to the statement, “During the launch in Bakura LGA, Governor Lawal assured farmers of the state government’s commitment to supporting the agricultural sector to ensure its growth and development. “Besides distributing farm inputs, my government will execute several projects in Bakura LGA.

“These projects include the construction of additional structures at the College of Agriculture and Animal Science Bakura, the renovation of the General Hospital, Bakura, the rehabilitation of the Government Science Secondary School, the rehabilitation of Government Secondary School, Yarkofoji, the rehabilitation of Bakura Orchard, the construction of a magistrate court, Bakura, the construction of Emir’s Palace and a host of other projects.

“At the launching ceremony in Mafara LGA, Governor Lawal said the stimulus package will significantly enhance farmers’ productivity in Talata Mafara LGA.

“My government will execute projects at the Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara, Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, construction of a Rapid Response Centre, a Fish Pond for fish farming demonstration, rehabilitation and construction of additional structures at the General Hospital, Talata Mafara, construction of a Zonal Education Office, provision of Residential Building for Appeal Court’s Khadis, Talata Mafara Division, construction of a Zonal Youth Centre, construction of Women Continued Education Centre, Talata Mafara, rehabilitation of Government Secondary School, Agwaragi, Talata Mafara, rehabilitation and expansion of Veterinary Clinic, upgrade of Talata Mafara water plant, and a host of other projects.

“In Maradun LGA, the Governor emphasised that the state’s economy largely depends on agriculture, noting that the COVID-19 stimulus programme exclusively focuses on supporting the agricultural sector.

“I hope that this stimulus will go a long way in improving the productive capacity of the farmers in Maradun LGA and the entire Zamfara State.

“Maradun like other parts of the state will benefit from several projects in the 2024 budget.

“These projects include the rehabilitation of the Government Secondary School in Gora, the upgrading of Maradun General Hospital, the construction of Maradun-Makera and Maradun-Magami-Faru roads, and the construction of offices for mobile squadrons, a magistrate court and residential buildings for judges.”