Kaduna gov’t empowers 400 smallholder farmers with inputs
Kaduna State Government, in collaboration with the African Union Development Agency–New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA–NEPAD) Nigeria, has empowered 400 farmers in the state. The state governor, Senator Uba Sani, described agriculture as the backbone of the state’s economy and a key driver of inclusive growth. Speaking through his Chief of Staff, Malam Sani Liman […]
Kaduna State Government, in collaboration with the African Union Development Agency–New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA–NEPAD) Nigeria, has empowered 400 farmers in the state.
The state governor, Senator Uba Sani, described agriculture as the backbone of the state’s economy and a key driver of inclusive growth.
Speaking through his Chief of Staff, Malam Sani Liman Kila, at the flag-off of the distribution of agricultural inputs on Monday, said the partnership demonstrates his administration’s commitment to people-centred development and aligns with Kaduna’s broader vision of building a food-secure, resilient, and inclusive economy.
He said: “Smallholder farmers form the backbone of our agricultural system. Supporting them means strengthening our economy, securing our food supply, and uplifting thousands of households.”
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Sani noted that under his leadership, agriculture remains a top priority, with over N10 billion earmarked for the sector in the 2025 budget.
He urged the beneficiaries to use the inputs judiciously and avoid selling them, stressing that the programme was designed to lift farmers from poverty and improve their livelihoods.
Chief Executive Officer of AUDA–NEPAD Nigeria, Hon. Jabir Abdullahi Tsauni, hailed the Kaduna State Government for providing counterpart funding that enabled the programme’s expansion to all 23 local government areas.
According to him, 345 smallholder farmers have been trained in good agronomic and climate-smart agricultural practices, including backyard farming for tomatoes, sweet pepper, maize, cowpea, and soybeans.
“These inputs are not just farming materials,” he said, “they are instruments of hope and productivity.”