The Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has issued a stern warning to local government Chairmen to avoid diverting fertilizers provided at subsidized price for farmers in the state.
The governor issued the warning at the flagg-off of 2025 wet season distribution of subsidized fertilizer to farmers from 44 local governments areas that was held at the premises of Al Yuma company in Madobi Local Government.
This was made known in a statement issued by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mustapha Muhammad in Kano on Sunday.
According to Governor Yusuf, the state government in collaboration with local government councils have invested heavily in procuring fertilizers at subsidized price to support farmers and boost food production.
Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, warned that anyone found engaging in fertilizer diversion will face the full wrath of the law. He directed members of the distribution committes to work assiduously in ensuring seamless exercise.
” At this point, I strongly implored members of the distribution committe at local level to ensure justice and fairness in the discharge of their undertakings to achieve the purpose of providing the much needed support”, admonished the governor.
Governor Yusuf emphasized that the fertilizers are meant to support farmers and increase food production, not for personal gain or profit. He urged farmers to report any attempts to divert fertilizer to the authorities.
The governor’s warning is a clear message to those who would seek to undermine the state’s agricultural development program. The state government remains committed to supporting farmers and ensuring that they have access to the inputs they need to succeed.
He added that government will continue to support farmers by providing them with necessary inputs, including fertilizer, to boost food production and improve their livelihoods.
The government will also work to ensure that farmers have access to markets, credit, and other resources to help them in the farming process.