The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to agricultural development and human capital investment in the North-West region, spending billions to support both farmers and students.
Mukhtar Lawal-Tsagem, Director of the National Orientation Agency, Katsina State Directorate, disclosed this on Tuesday during a sensitisation programme organised by the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation.
According to him, President Bola Tinubu’s administration has extended major interventions to farmers in the region.
“Wheat farmers in 12 local government areas of Kebbi State benefited from the National Agricultural Growth and Agribusiness Programme (NAGAP), while ginger farmers in Kaduna State received ₦1.6 billion in financial support to scale production.
“These interventions are not just about boosting yields, but about strengthening food security and ensuring the region plays a leading role in Nigeria’s agricultural economy,” he said.
He added that the government has spent ₦2.086 billion through the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND), providing interest-free loans to 20,919 students in higher institutions across the North-West.
Lawal-Tsagem stressed that the initiative complements agricultural investments by ensuring the next generation of Nigerians have access to education while supporting food production.
Other projects highlighted include the ₦2 billion Yawuri Water Scheme, which is expected to provide vital irrigation support for farming communities.
Adamu Muhammed, a lecturer at Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic, also praised the federal government’s approach, urging communities to build goodwill with the administration to continue benefiting from these agricultural and educational programmes.
