Katsina State Government has inaugurated the 2026 fertiliser distribution programme, offering subsidised inputs to farmers across 6,652 polling units ahead of the rainy season.
Governor Dikko Radda, who launched the exercise on Monday in Malumfashi, said the initiative reflects his administration’s commitment to food security and improved livelihoods.
He announced that fertiliser would be sold at ₦25,000 per bag, adding that distribution had been decentralised to ensure direct access for genuine farmers and eliminate middlemen.
According to him, Funtua Zone will receive 60 bags per polling unit, Katsina Zone 50 bags per unit, and Daura Zone 45 bags per unit, while 10 large-scale farmers in each of the 361 wards will also benefit.
Radda said the government has adopted a holistic agricultural strategy, including the provision of tractors, hand tillers, irrigation facilities, and inputs to boost productivity.
He disclosed that over 3,000 tube wells are being drilled free of charge, while thousands of solar- and gasoline-powered pumps have been distributed to support year-round farming.
The governor added that 361 youths are currently undergoing training in modern agriculture and agribusiness to drive future sector growth.
The Commissioner for Agriculture, Lawal Aliyu Shargalle, described the intervention as part of a broader agricultural revival, assuring strict monitoring to ensure transparency.
Also speaking, Community Development Programme Coordinator Dr. Kamaludden Kabir and Malumfashi Council Chairman Muntari Abdullahi commended the governor’s investment in agriculture and rural development.
Kabir said, “His Excellency has over the years done tremendous work in improving livelihoods and strengthening the rural economy of the state.”
He recalled that on assumption of office, the governor directed the distribution of over 4,000 hand-powered tillers and more than 4,000 solar-powered irrigation pumps.
“With the introduction of these hand-powered tillers, the situation has improved considerably, making farming easier and more accessible for the common man,” he said.
Kabir also acknowledged security challenges from banditry, which affected livestock used for farming, noting that the governor’s interventions have significantly improved agricultural conditions in the state.
