The 2025 dry season farming and distribution of Ramadan palliatives was flagged off at the Haliru Abdu Multipurpose Stadium, Birnin Kebbi by Governor Nasir Idris, Kauran Gwandu, on Thursday.
The event was attended by thousands of farmers, politicians, and stakeholders from across the state.
Performing the ceremony, Governor Idris reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to boosting food production and ensuring food security.
He announced that all farming implements and foodstuffs would be distributed free of charge to beneficiaries.
Items to be distributed include:
10,000 solar-powered water pumps,10,000 gasoline-powered water pumps, 3,000 LPG-powered water pumps,
3,000 power tillers,10,000 knapsack sprayers and
10,000 liters each of herbicides, pesticides, and organic fertilizer as well as improved rice seeds and assorted fertilizers.
Additionally, under the 2025/1446 AH Ramadan palliatives, 200 trucks of assorted foodstuffs will be distributed to support citizens during the fasting period.
Comrade Nasir Idris, announced that all segments of the society have been given allocations”,
“Civil Servants, teachers, local government staff, House of Assembly, NLC/TUC, Members of the Executive Council, Security Services, Traditional Institutions, Army widows, Boards and Agencies as well as residents of all the polling units in the state are beneficiaries”,
He warned against diversion or sell of the food items and called on committee shuldered with the responsibility of sharing the food palliatives to have the fear of God in the distribution excercise .
Governor Idris highlighted the remarkable progress in the state’s agricultural sector, attributing it to his administration’s numerous interventions and strong partnerships with the Federal Government.
He commended the Minister of Agriculture, Senator Abubakar Kyari, for his unwavering support, which has significantly enhanced food security in Kebbi State and across Nigeria.
He also acknowledged the National Council on Agriculture and Food Security for approving the state’s Memorandum on Residual Moisture Crop Production, a strategy aimed at mitigating flood-related losses and improving food security.
“I urge the Minister to implement the council’s resolutions on this initiative. Farmers must also make the best use of the provided implements to enhance productivity,” Governor Idris stated.
The Minister of Agriculture, Senator Abubakar Kyari, described Governor Idris as a compassionate and visionary leader, noting that his initiatives have empowered farmers, increased yields, and contributed to food price stability.
Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Yakubu Bala Tafida, assured that the distribution process would be free from political bias, with beneficiaries drawn from registered farmers’ cooperatives under the State Ministry of Agriculture.
Commissioner for Agriculture, Alhaji Shehu Mu’azu, praised the Governor’s dedication to agricultural development, stating that Kebbi State has become synonymous with dry-season farming due to his efforts in creating an enabling environment for farmers.
Important dignitaries at the event included the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu; the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Dr. Tanko Yusuf Sununu; Hon. Bello Kaoje, Dallatu; House of Representatives member, Alhaji Saidu Nasamu Dakingari; the State APC Campaign DG; Speaker of the Kebbi State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Usman Muhammad; and other top government officials.
