Mr Aliyu Betara, representing the Biu/Bayo/Kwaya-Kusar/Shani Federal Constituency in Borno, has distributed 12,000 bags of NPK fertiliser to farmers in his constituency.
The free fertiliser distribution was inaugurated in Kwaya-Kusar on Saturday and the commodity was distributed to farmers across the constituency.
Speaking to journalists on Friday in Biu, Mr Yamta Gur, leader of the Betara Free Fertiliser Distribution Committee, who performed the exercise on behalf of Betara, said it was part of his annual support to farmers.
Gur said the support reaffirmed the federal lawmaker’s unwavering commitment to improving agricultural productivity and enhancing the livelihoods of farmers throughout the constituency.
“This intervention is aimed at empowering smallholder farmers and boosting agricultural productivity during the 2026 rainy season.
“This reflects Mr Betara’s strong commitment to improving the livelihoods of his constituents through sustained support for agriculture and other sectors,” he said.
He urged the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the fertiliser to ensure a successful farming season, emphasising that the intervention was designed to boost food production, strengthen food security and improve household incomes.
Gur, who is also the Coordinator of Political Affairs in the constituency, conveyed Betara’s assurance of greater dividends of democracy while reaffirming his dedication to people-centred representation and sustainable development across the constituency.
He said the commodity was also distributed to clubs and associations as well as opposition political parties in Biu Local Government Area.
Some of the farmers and beneficiaries who spoke to reporters expressed their appreciation to the lawmaker, describing the gesture as timely and vital support for the rainy season.
They commended the lawmaker’s consistent concern for the welfare of ordinary people and his dedication to agricultural development and rural livelihood support.
