Kaduna launches N74bn agriculture initiative
The Kaduna State Government has launched a N74 billion agricultural transformation initiative to position the state as Nigeria’s leading food hub. Unveiled at the quarterly ministerial briefing at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Commissioner for Agriculture Murtala Dabo said the reforms aim to boost food security, rural development, and agribusiness under Governor Uba Sani’s leadership. Dabo […]
The Kaduna State Government has launched a N74 billion agricultural transformation initiative to position the state as Nigeria’s leading food hub.
Unveiled at the quarterly ministerial briefing at Sir Kashim Ibrahim House, Commissioner for Agriculture Murtala Dabo said the reforms aim to boost food security, rural development, and agribusiness under Governor Uba Sani’s leadership.
Dabo revealed that over 500 trucks of fertilizer and 100,000 free bags were distributed to farmers, along with improved maize seeds and agrochemicals under the Tallafin Noma (A Koma Gona) initiative.
To enhance mechanisation, he said the state procured 500 power tillers, 10,000 solar-powered water pumps, and several tractors, which will be deployed via public-private mechanization hubs.
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According to him, an additional N200 million has been allocated to rehabilitate critical irrigation infrastructure, and Kaduna has expressed interest in the World Bank’s $500 million SPIN initiative.
Dabo noted that 16 rural roads have been rehabilitated under the RAAMP project, improving market access for farmers.