ASHENEWS reports that the Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf, has issued a stern warning to officials in the state against the diversion of fertiliser meant for distribution to farmers.
The Kano state government had procured fertiliser meant for distribution to 52,800 farmers across the 44 Local Government Areas.
A statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson Sunusi Bature on Thursday said that the governor gave the warning 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.
“The Governor mandated the Kano Project Protection Association (Kano-PRO-PA) to ensure adherence to the distribution guidelines intended for smallholder farmers.
“Any government official found diverting this fertilizer will be dealt with severely.
“We will not tolerate corruption. This gesture is meant for real farmers,” the Governor warned.
Speaking further, the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, emphasized the importance of fairness in the distribution exercise to achieve the set goals and objectives.
He noted that 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.
The emir added that ensuring the fertilizer reaches the intended beneficiaries and providing the necessary farm inputs will significantly assist in achieving a bumper harvest.
He urged farmers to judiciously utilize the given resources.
He further lauded the Kano State Government under the leadership of Abba Yusuf for initiating people-oriented projects aimed at uplifting the standard of living of Kano’s populace.
