By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Zamfara State Government has launched the distribution of 72,000 bags of fertiliser and other agricultural inputs to farmers across the state to support food production during the 2026 wet farming season.
The distribution exercise was inaugurated by Governor Dauda Lawal on Friday at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau, the state capital.
The governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Idris, said the programme involves the distribution of more than 120 truckloads of fertiliser and other farming materials.
According to him, the intervention includes 72,000 bags of fertiliser, 200,000 litres of herbicides, 100 crop residue crushers, 100 grass choppers, and 100 feed milling machines. The government also distributed improved pasture seeds, 20 motorcycles, and 20 mobile phones to agricultural extension workers.
Speaking at the event, Lawal described agriculture as the foundation of Zamfara’s economy. He also reaffirmed his administration’s determination to strengthen the sector.
He said, “Today’s event marks another significant milestone in our commitment to revitalising agriculture, strengthening food security, creating sustainable livelihoods, supporting our farmers, and repositioning Zamfara State as a major contributor to Nigeria’s agricultural economy.”
The governor noted that Zamfara has extensive arable land and a large population that depends on farming, livestock production, and trade for their livelihoods.
He said his administration is working to move the state’s agricultural sector beyond subsistence farming through the adoption of technology and improved market access.
Lawal said, “Our goal is to restore and expand Zamfara’s farming legacy by shifting from subsistence to productive, tech-driven, market-orientated agriculture.
“We aim to unlock farmers’ potential through improved inputs, mechanisation, irrigation, extension services, climate-smart methods, and market linkages. This will make Zamfara a leading Nigerian agricultural hub.”
The governor also stated that improved security in parts of the state has enabled many farming communities to return to their fields. He added that the government will continue to provide the support and infrastructure required to sustain agricultural activities.
Lawal further said the state has strengthened collaboration with the Federal Government, development partners, and international organisations through programmes such as FADAMA III, NG-CARES, SPIN, ZACADEP, the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) programme, and projects supported by the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).
According to him, these initiatives have provided thousands of farmers with improved seeds, fertilisers, agrochemicals, irrigation facilities, farm equipment, and modern agricultural practices.
He added that the fertilisers and other farming inputs will be shared across Zamfara’s 147 political wards in its 14 local government areas. Each ward will receive 340 bags of fertiliser, while every local government area will receive 8,000 litres of herbicides.
