Agriculture – Zamfara State Government

Aug 21 2024

GOV. LAWAL DISTRIBUTES 135 TRUCKS OF FERTILIZER TO FARMERS, COMMITS TO BOOSTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN ZAMFARA

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GOV. LAWAL DISTRIBUTES 135 TRUCKS OF FERTILIZER TO FARMERS, COMMITS TO BOOSTING AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN ZAMFARA

Zamfara State Governor Dauda Lawal flagged off the distribution of 135 trucks of fertilizer to farmers across the state’s 14 local government areas.

The distribution was flagged off on Tuesday at the Zamfara State Ministry of Agriculture, where the fertilizers were stored.

A statement by the spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said 81,000 bags of assorted fertilizers will be distributed free of charge to 40,500 farmers across the 14 local government areas of Zamfara.

The statement added that at the flag-off, Governor Dauda Lawal reiterated his administration’s commitment to accelerating agricultural production in Zamfara by assisting farmers in boosting their production. “We will sustain our efforts to address challenges in the sector.”

The governor said, “We are determined to tackle challenges and provide our farmers the necessary support and incentives to realize their full potential and contribute more to the State’s socio-economic development.

“A few months ago, I visited all 14 Local Government Areas to launch the distribution of fertilizers and other farming implements to our farmers under the NG-CARES program. Fertiliser is a critical input for crop production as it enhances soil fertility, increases crop yield, and improves produce quality.

“We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that agricultural production is not limited to the rainy season but becomes a year-round activity that engages our farmers. By doing so, we can achieve our target of food sovereignty and increase farmers’ incomes.

“Before I conclude, I urge the beneficiaries of this gesture to use these fertilizers appropriately. I also wish to reassure you of our continuous support in providing a conducive environment for agricultural production across the state to enable all our farmers to return to their farmlands without any fears.

“With these remarks, it is my honor and privilege to launch the distribution of 135 trucks of assorted fertilizers to the farmers across the 14 Local Government Areas of our state for the 2024 wet season farming in Zamfara State.”

SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS
Spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor
August 21, 2024

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Jul 11 2024

TURKISH INVESTORS TO ESTABLISH GREENHOUSES, MECHANIZED MANUFACTURING IN ZAMFARA AS GOV LAWAL ATTRACTS FOREIGN INVESTMENTS

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TURKISH INVESTORS TO ESTABLISH GREENHOUSES, MECHANIZED MANUFACTURING IN ZAMFARA AS GOV LAWAL ATTRACTS FOREIGN INVESTMENTS

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal has secured significant foreign investments from top-level Turkish investors.

The governor traveled to Turkey in the first week of July, where he met prominent investors and toured advanced factories in different cities.

A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, revealed that Governor Lawal started his official visit to Turkey on Sunday, June 30th, which lasted six days.

According to the statement, the governor and his entourage toured greenhouse projects, dairy farming and poultry, and the Turk Traktor (tractors) manufacturing plant.

“The official visit in Turkey commenced with Governor Lawal’s visit to Bursa City, where Direkci Group has the biggest greenhouse project in the country.

“The Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Direkci Group, Mehmet Nurullah Direkçi, led the tour of the greenhouse project.

“The Direkci Group provides services to Turkish agriculture and international investors through turn-key modern greenhouse projects. The group plans to establish modernized and mechanized greenhouse projects in Zamfara state.

“In Zamfara, the Direkci Group plans to establish various greenhouses, including Soilless Greenhouse, Soil Greenhouse, Polyclima Greenhouse, Transplanting, Ornamental Production Greenhouse, and Banana Growing Greenhouse.”

While in Gaziantep City, Governor Lawal visited Innova Dairy Farm, which provides advice and innovative solutions for setting up and managing modern farms efficiently.

“The Innova Dairy Farm will establish a system in Zamfara state to gather all advanced technologies, including Patented Rumination and Activity Monitoring, Herd Management System, Cooling, Milking, Manure Management, and Barn Equipment.”

In Sakarya Province, Governor Lawal and his entourage visited the Türk Traktör (Tractors) manufacturing plant to assess the production process of various tractors suitable for farming in Nigeria.

“At the Türk Traktör manufacturing plant, Governor Lawal discussed a possible collaboration and partnership with the company to enable Zamfara State to acquire these modern tractors.

“Turk Traktor has the capability to produce New Holland and Case IH tractors at the same time. The company is the first tractor-exporting company in Turkey and accounted for 88% of the total tractor exports of the country in 2022.

“TürkTraktör is a significant global player with exports to 125 countries and handles around 80% of the total export volume to the North American and European markets.”

SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS
Spokesperson for the Zamfara Governor
July 11, 2024

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Feb 7 2024

GOV. DAUDA LAWAL DISTRIBUTES FARM INPUTS TO FARMERS IN ANKA LGA, PROMISES A RENAISSANCE IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION

Governor Dauda Lawal has expressed optimism that Zamfara State would experience a renaissance in agricultural production, as the state government is committed to providing necessary support to farmers across the state.

The Governor kicked off the distribution of agricultural assets in Anka local government area in continuation of the flag-off ceremony for the COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus under the auspices of FADAMA III on Tuesday.

A statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, noted that the distribution in Anka marked the end of Governor Lawal’s statewide tour for the flag-off of the post-COVID-19 Agricultural Recovery Initiative.

He added that the Governor has covered all 14 local government areas since the groundbreaking flag-off in the state capital, Gusau, in January.

Speaking at the flag-off in Anka LGA, Governor Lawal restated that the distribution across local government areas aims to support farmers to boost agricultural production.

He said: “Since the groundbreaking flag-off in Gusau on 3rd January, we have embarked on a statewide tour to enhance public awareness regarding the stimulus being rolled out.

“This initiative encourages beneficiaries to utilise the stimulus judiciously, achieving the set objectives. The distribution of the stimulus package represents a critical step in our efforts to mitigate the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The distribution of farm inputs to farmers in Anka LGA is part of the state government’s larger plan to transform the agricultural sector and position Zamfara State as a major agricultural hub in Nigeria.

“My government is trying to provide farmers access to modern farming techniques, inputs, and markets, enabling them to compete and improve their productivity effectively.

The governor highlighted additional projects planned for Anka local government area under the 2024 budget of my administration.

“The projects include rehabilitation and construction of new structures at General Hospital, Anka, construction of 126 Kilometer Magami Dangulbi-Dankurmi-Bagega-Anka road, construction of a Zonal Youth Centre, renovation of Remand Home, Anka, construction of Zonal Education Office, construction of Women Continuing Education Centre, construction of Emir’s palace, a host of other projects.”

During the ceremony, Alhaji Attahiru Muhammad Ahmad, the chairman of the Zamfara State Council of Chiefs and Emir of Anka, presented Governor Dauda Lawal with a letter conferring him with the title of ‘Gamjin Zamfara’.

SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS
Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity) to the Zamfara Governor
February 07, 2024

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Feb 6 2024

GOV. DAUDA LAWAL COMMISSIONS ROAD CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION OF GENERAL HOSPITAL IN BUKKUYUM LGA, DISTRIBUTES FARM INPUTS TO FARMERS

Governor Dauda Lawal has flagged off the construction of a road project and reconstruction of the General Hospital in Bukkuyum local government.

The governor was in Bukkuyum LGA on Tuesday to distribute agricultural assets and vital farm inputs to farmers for the COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus under the auspices of FADAMA III.

A statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the road construction starting from Mallawama junction will cover 13.4 kilometres in the Bukkuyum local government area.

He added that the General Hospital at Nasarawa Burkullu in the Bukkuyum Local Government Area will undergo significant renovation and upgrades to improve healthcare services.

In his speech at the flag-off, Governor Dauda Lawal disclosed that the 19.2 km road construction would cover the Mallamawa-Zarummai-Bukkuyum and Bukkuyum-Birnin Zauma-Gummi Road.

“On behalf of the state government, I am pleased to commission this road project. This project fulfils our campaign promises to the people of Zamfara, and I am committed to delivering on them.

“Our goal is to bring all the dividends of democracy to the people of Zamfara, and this project is just one of the many ways we plan to improve their lives.

“We have already mobilised the contractors to start work, and we are confident that this commissioning will result in tremendous changes for the people of Bukkuyum.

“I urge everyone to give the contractors maximum cooperation in discharging their duty.”

During the flag-off of the distribution of agricultural assets in the Bukkuyum LGA, Governor Dauda Lawal called on beneficiaries of the farm inputs to make the best use of the opportunity to improve their production and uplift their living conditions.

“The distribution of the stimulus package signifies a crucial step in our endeavours to counter the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“By going around selected local government areas across the state’s three senatorial zones, we intend to enhance awareness concerning the stimulus being rolled out to encourage beneficiaries to use it judiciously.

“This component of the COVID-19 stimulus programme is centrally focused on agriculture, acknowledging its pivotal role in the state’s economy, which is predominantly agrarian. Over 80% of the population is engaged in one form of agricultural production. Under this stimulus package, over 100,000 farmers across the 14 Local Government Areas would be empowered with essential farming equipment and seeds over the coming four years.”

Flagging off the renovation and upgrade of the General Hospital Nasarawa Burkullu, Governor Lawal restated that the hospital would also be well-equipped with medical facilities.

“The renovation will involve refurbishing existing facilities, constructing new buildings, and installing state-of-the-art medical equipment. These upgrades will improve the hospital’s capacity to handle more patients and enhance its ability to provide specialised medical procedures.”

SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS
Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity) to the Zamfara Governor
February 06, 2024

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Feb 5 2024

GOVERNOR LAWAL LAUNCHES DISTRIBUTION OF FARM INPUTS IN BAKURA, MAFARA AND MARADUN LGAs, SAYS ZAMARA ECONOMY PREDOMINANTLY AGRARIAN

Governor Dauda Lawal has emphasised the importance of agriculture to Zamfara State’s economy, noting that it is predominantly agrarian.

On Monday, Governor Lawal launched the distribution of agricultural assets in three local government areas – Bakura, Mafara and Maradun in continuation of the flag-off ceremony for the COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus under the auspices of FADAMA III.

A statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said Governor Lawal charged farmers in the state to take advantage of the opportunity to increase their yields and contribute to the development of the state.

He added that the distributed farm inputs include fertilisers, improved seedlings, and other farm implements.

During the launch in Bakura LGA, Governor Lawal assured farmers of the state government’s commitment to supporting the agricultural sector to ensure its growth and development.

“Besides distributing farm inputs, my government will execute several projects in Bakura LGA. These projects include the construction of additional structures at the College of Agriculture and Animal Science Bakura, the renovation of the General Hospital, Bakura, the rehabilitation of the Government Science Secondary School, the rehabilitation of Government Secondary School, Yarkofoji, the rehabilitation of Bakura Orchard, the construction of a magistrate court, Bakura, the construction of Emir’s Palace and a host of other projects, Insha’Allah.

At the launching ceremony in Mafara LGA, Governor Lawal said the stimulus package will significantly enhance farmers’ productivity in Talata Mafara LGA.

“I want to call on the beneficiaries of this stimulus to make reasonable use of it. We have other projects for the people of Talata Mafara LGA.

“My government will execute projects at Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara, Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, construction of a Rapid Response Centre, a Fish Pond for fish farming demonstration, rehabilitation and construction of additional structures at the General Hospital, Talata Mafara, construction of a Zonal Education Office, provision of Residential Building for Appeal Court’s Khadis, Talata Mafara Division, construction of a Zonal Youth Centre, construction of Women Continued Education Centre, Talata Mafara, rehabilitation of Government Secondary School, Agwaragi, Talata Mafara, rehabilitation and expansion of Veterinary Clinic, upgrade of Talata Mafara water plant, and a host of other projects, Insha’Allah.”

In Maradun LGA, the Zamfara State Governor emphasised that the state’s economy largely depends on agriculture. As a result, the COVID-19 stimulus programme exclusively focuses on supporting the agricultural sector.

“I hope that this stimulus will go a long way in improving the productive capacity of the farmers in Maradun LGA and the entire Zamfara State.

“Maradun Local Government, like other parts of the state, will benefit from several projects in the 2024 budget. These projects include the rehabilitation of the Government Secondary School in Gora, the upgrading of Maradun General Hospital, the construction of Maradun-Makera and Maradun-Magami-Faru roads, and the construction of offices for mobile squadrons, a magistrate court, and residential buildings for judges. There are also other projects planned, Insha’Allah.”

SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS
Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity) to the Zamfara Governor
February 05, 2024

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Feb 4 2024

FOOD SECURITY: ZAMFARA GOVERNOR LAUNCHES DISTRIBUTION OF AGRICULTURAL ASSETS IN B/MAGAJI, ZURMI, AND K/NAMODA LGAs

On Sunday, Governor Dauda Lawal launched the distribution of agricultural assets and vital farm inputs to farmers in Birnin Magaji, Zurmi, and Kauran Namoda local government areas of Zamfara state.

The ceremony marked the continuation of the distribution of agricultural assets under the COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus program in Zamfara State as part of FADAMA III.

A statement issued by the spokesperson of the Governor, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said over 80% of Zamfara’s population is involved in some form of agriculture.

He added that under the stimulus package, over 100,000 farmers across the 14 Local Government Areas would be empowered with essential farming equipment and seeds over the coming four years.

In line with his commitment to ensuring food security across Zamfara, Governor Dauda Lawal distributed vital agricultural assets to farmers in Birnin Magaji, Zurmi, and Kauran Namoda local government areas.

During the Flagg off in Birnin Magaji LGA, Governor Lawal reiterated that his administration aims to raise awareness about the stimulus package being rolled out in selected local government areas across the state’s three senatorial zones. “The goal is to encourage beneficiaries to use the stimulus wisely, achieving the set objectives. This stimulus will significantly boost the productivity of farmers in Birnin Magaji LGA.

“Other important projects of my administration in Birnin Magaji LGA include the ongoing total renovation and furnishing of GSS Birnin Magaji, the construction of a road from Gidan Bita-Maikosa Mallankara-Dandogo-Gamo-Naniya-Kukoki Kwacho- Birnin Magaji road, the construction of Dakitakwas- Birnin Magaji road, and a host of other projects, Insha’Allah.”

In Zurmi LGA, the governor urged the beneficiaries of the stimulus package to use the opportunity wisely, enhance their production, and improve their standard of living.

“Apart from the distribution of farm inputs, Zurmi Local Government will benefit from several projects under the 2024 budget. These projects include the ongoing renovation and furnishing/equipping of GGDSS Zurmi, the general renovation of General Hospital Zurmi, the construction of the Zurmi-Rukudawa Road, the renovation of the magistrate court, and a host of other projects, Insha’Allah.

“I would like to use this opportunity to call on all the people of Zurmi Local Government Area to extend maximum support and cooperation to the Community Protection Guards (Askarawan Zamfara) to secure our communities.

While flagging off the distribution in Kauran Namoda LGA, Governor Dauda Lawal reiterated that under his stewardship as your governor, Zamfara State will witness a renaissance in agricultural production and other sectors of our economy.

“With the recent inauguration of the Askarawa, in addition to the numerous other measures we have implemented to improve the security situation across the state, I hope that farmers who have been unable to access their farms due to threats from bandits can now do so.

“Other projects of my government in Kauran Namoda LGA include the ongoing renovation and furnishing and equipping of General Hospital Kaura Namoda, the construction of buildings for the College of Legal and Islamic Studies, Kaura Namoda, the construction of a Zonal Youth Centre and the completion of a Remand Home, the construction of the Zonal Education Office, the construction of Women Continued Education Centre, Kaura Namoda, construction of additional structures at the General Hospital, construction of Emirs Palace, and a host of other projects, Insha’Allah.”

SULAIMAN BALA IDRIS
Senior Special Assistant (Media and Publicity) to the Zamfara Governor
February 04, 2024

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