Gov Idris Flags Off Distribution Of Farm Inputs To 9,400 Farmers In Bagudo LG

Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State on Tuesday flagged off the distribution of agricultural inputs and other materials to 9,400 beneficiaries in Bagudo Local Government.

Hon. Bello Kaoje, Kogunan Gwandu, who represents Suru/Bagudo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, made the farm inputs available to his constituents.

The farm inputs and other items comprise water pumps, grinding machines, fertilizers, herbicides, improved rice and maize seeds, motorcycles, sprayers, rice parboiling machines, as well as sewing machines.

Governor Idris described Hon. Kaoje as a ‘good representative of his people’  noting  that the people of Suru and Bagudo have repeatedly benefited from the lawmaker’s benevolence.

 Governor Idris urged the beneficiaries to use the items strictly for agricultural purposes and warned against selling them. 

‘Whoever sells any of the items would be arrested together with the buyer, security agents have been ordered to arrest violators.

Farmers should use them to increase production through massive cultivation of the fertile land in Suru and Bagudo Local Government Areas’ a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com quoted the governor as saying.

In his remarks, Hon. Bello Kaoje expressed gratitude to Governor Nasir Idris for visiting the area for the fourth time. 

He explained that the empowerment programme is designed to encourage agricultural production and eradicate poverty and hunger in the region.

The lawmaker added that the initiative would complement the agricultural policies of Governor Nasir Idris, considering Kebbi’s vast landmass suitable for the production of food and cash crops. 

Hon. Kaoje  urged the Fulani community to expose bad elements amongst them to the appropriate authorities in order to maintain peace and development.

Dr. Tanko Yusuf Sununu , the Minister of state for Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, also praised the lawmaker for his efforts noting that he has excelled not only in legislative matters but also in empowering his people in various sectors.

Bagudo Local Government Chairman, Hon. Aliyu Sambo Zagga, highlighted Governor Idris’ developmental projects in the area, such as roads and schools construction, and refurbishment of health facilities. 

‘The governor has paid compensation to all those whose lands were acquired for the Lolo  Dry Port’  the Chairman said 

Kebbi State APC Chairman, Alhaji Abubakar Kana-Zuru, appreciated the governor’s visit noting  that it was also an opportunity to thank the people of Bagudo for their support for the current administration in the state-Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you