Kaduna State has rolled out a major agricultural intervention, distributing 400 trucks of free fertiliser to 100,000 smallholder farmers and launching a crop risk insurance scheme to cushion the impact of pests, diseases, and climate change.
Governor Uba Sani, who performed the flag-off on Saturday at the Murtala Square in Kaduna, said the initiative aligns with his administration’s commitment to lifting agriculture from subsistence to a commercial and profitable enterprise. He said each of the 100,000 farmers will receive two bags of fertiliser at no cost.
“This is not a one-off gesture. It is a strategic investment to drive inclusive growth and ensure food security,” the Governor stated.
In addition to the free inputs, the Governor introduced a subsidised fertiliser scheme for commercial farmers, noting that each commercial farmer will receive 10 bags of fertiliser at a 40 per cent discount, reducing the price to ₦30,000 per bag.
The aim, he said, is to lower production costs, stimulate job creation, and help stabilise prices in the agricultural market.
The newly unveiled crop risk insurance scheme, according to the Governor, will serve as a safety net for farmers affected by unpredictable weather conditions and other farming risks.
“Our farmer-first policy is not just a campaign phrase it’s a clear roadmap for rural prosperity and sustainable development,” Sani declared.
He attributed the success of Kaduna’s agricultural programmes to improved security in the state, which has enabled farmers to return to farmlands once considered unsafe.
He also noted that the state recorded its largest fertiliser distribution in 2023, with over 500 trucks distributed alongside dry season farming support, ginger recovery, and mechanisation using 200 tractors.
Governor Sani said the initiatives are a fulfillment of his campaign promises to make agriculture the cornerstone of economic empowerment in Kaduna.
He revealed that agricultural funding in the state has surged from ₦1.48 billion in 2023 to ₦74.02 billion in 2025 an increase of 4,871 per cent. Agriculture now commands 10 per cent of the state budget, compared to just 0.4 per cent two years ago.
“This fertiliser rollout is part of a systems-based approach to agricultural transformation,” the Governor said, urging farmers to use the inputs responsibly and productively.
He commended all stakeholders for ensuring transparency and accountability in the distribution process and reaffirmed his government’s resolve to prioritise agriculture as a pathway to growth, dignity, and sustainable development.
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Thanks you. Malam uba sani my governor kaduna state about of fartlizer