BUA Cement Company has distributed agricultural inputs to 300 farmers from resettled communities in Wamakko Local Government Area of Sokoto State, to support dry-season farming and restore livelihoods.
The initiative is part of the company’s Sustainable Livelihood Restoration Programme for farmers affected by its operational expansion in the state.
Flagging off the distribution at the company’s premises, the Managing Director, Yusuf Binji, represented by Director of Corporate Affairs Mr Sada Sulaiman, urged beneficiaries to use the inputs to improve farming and boost food security.
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Also, the Assistant Director of Health, Community Safety and Environment, Ali Gumel said; “the programme will be implemented in two phases, following prior training to enhance farmers’ skills.”
Gumel further noted that “BUA Cement has plans to extend the livelihood restoration initiative to other members of the affected communities through entrepreneurship training, skills acquisition and livestock support programmes.”
Also speaking, the Chairman of Wamakko Local Government Area, Farouk Dundaye expressed appreciation to the company on behalf of the benefiting farmers, describing the initiative as ‘a meaningful investment in rural livelihoods and agricultural development.’
Dundaye noted that partnerships between responsible private sector organisations and local communities remain essential for promoting inclusive growth and sustainable development in Nigeria.
He also drew commendation from community leaders and beneficiaries who described the initiative as a major steps that would boost agricultural and sustainable food security in the country.
In his remarks, the District Head of Arkilla, Alhaji Aliyu Hassanan said; “the gesture reflected the company’s consistent commitment to the welfare of surrounding communities.”
Hassanan promised their continued support and prayers for the progress of the company, while urging management to expand employment opportunities for qualified youths from host communities.