We’ll punish any Kano govt official caught diverting fertilizers — Gov Yusuf

Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has issued a stern warning to officials of the state against the diversion of fertilizer distributed to 52,800 farmers across the 44 Local Government Areas.

This was just as he warned that any government official found diverting this fertilizer would be dealt with severely.

“We will not tolerate corruption. This gesture is meant for real farmers,” the Governor warned.

However, Governor Yusuf’s warning was made during the flag-off of the distribution of free fertilizer to farmers across the 44 local governments, held at the Open Arena, Government House, Kano.

He then charged the Kano Project Protection Association (Kano-PRO-PA) to ensure adherence to the distribution guidelines intended for smallholder farmers.

Earlier, the Emir of Kano, Malam Muhammadu Sanusi II, emphasized the importance of fairness in the distribution exercise to achieve the set goals and objectives.

According to him, the gesture was timely, as the Emirate has received reports from District Heads about the high price of fertilizer impeding farming during the 2024 rainy season, potentially causing food shortages.

He said that ensuring the fertilizer reaches the intended beneficiaries and providing the necessary farm inputs will significantly assist in achieving a bumper harvest.

However, in the statement signed by Alhaji Sanusi Bature, the Director General of Communication and Governor’s Spokesperson, the Governor urged farmers to judiciously utilize the given resources.

Malam Sanusi also called on well-to-do individuals, philanthropists, and those capable in society to empower farmers with inputs and aid the needy during these trying times.

He commended the Kano State Government under the leadership of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf for initiating people-oriented projects aimed at uplifting the standard of living of Kano’s populace.

Emir Sanusi II prayed for peace, unity, stability, prosperity, and economic development in the state and beyond.

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