Borno Governor distributes variety of inputs to 1,200 dry-season farmers

The Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has launched the distribution of variety of farm inputs to 1, 200 irrigation farmers for food production in the dry season, in Damasak, headquarters of Mobbar Local Government Area in northern Borno.

Governor Zulum, accompanied by the Senator representing northern Borno, Senator Abubakar Kyari, an indigene of Damasak, distributed water pumps as key components of irrigation, fertilizer, seeds, chemicals and five thousand naira cash to each of the 1,200 farmers.

The farmers are expected to cultivate rice and onions among other food crops in the dry season.

Governor Zulum said unless resettled communities engage in agricultural activities, there could be problems resulting in unsustainable dependence on food aid from donors.

The event was facilitated by the Ministry Of Agriculture.

Damasak community members, led by Senator Kyari, thanked Governor Zulum for his unquantifiable support ad expressed their determination to increase food production in line with the governor’s vision in agriculture.