FCT minister unveils 50% fertilizer subsidy for farmers 

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, flagged off the distribution and sale of fertilizers at 50 percent subsidized rates to farmers across the six area councils of the territory. Speaking at the ceremony, Wike said the administration procured 550 metric tonnes of assorted fertilizers, including conventional NPK, granular urea, NPK gel and urea gel fertilizers, […]

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, on Thursday, flagged off the distribution and sale of fertilizers at 50 percent subsidized rates to farmers across the six area councils of the territory.

Speaking at the ceremony, Wike said the administration procured 550 metric tonnes of assorted fertilizers, including conventional NPK, granular urea, NPK gel and urea gel fertilizers, for onward distribution to verified farmers.

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“This initiative is a cornerstone of our commitment to food security and agricultural revitalization. It comes at the peak of the farming season when our farmers need support the most. With these inputs, we aim not only to boost yields but also to cushion the effects of rising food costs on households,’’ he said.

Wike stressed that transparency and accountability mechanisms had been put in place to ensure the fertilizers reach genuine farmers rather than being diverted to the open market.