Some smallholder farmers in Mbatyerev, Gboko Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue, on Friday received free farm inputs to aid their farming business.
Mr Vitalis Tarnongu, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Teryima Nigeria Limited, who donated the items, said that the gesture was to assist the farmers, especially the indigent ones, to grow their agricultural businesses.
Tarnongu said that the donation was part of his resolve to always give back to the society that made him.
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The CEO, who is also the Benue Coordinator of the Federation of Agricultural Commodity Associations of Nigeria (FACAN), said that he promised God that he would always support others, especially the downtrodden.
“I derive uncommon joy in assisting people to overcome their challenges and positively impact society.
“This donation is part of what I have been doing regularly every year. You will recall that on Aug. 7, we distributed free, improved seeds to hundreds of farmers in Makurdi.
“I believe that this gesture would reduce crime, tackle hunger, and assist government efforts towards food security.
“We will continue on this part of empowering farmers with the necessary inputs to boost production,” he said.
Tarnongu thanked his partner in the agricultural industry, Mr Emmanuel Akor, the Syngenta Technical Lead for Nigeria and Ghana, for his unflinching support.
The founder of Teryima & Msurshima Farms described Akor as the pillar and backbone of Teryima Nigeria Limited.
According to him, some of the inputs donated came from the technical lead of Syngenta.
Rev. Fr Michael Melladu, who received the items on behalf of the farmers, appreciated Teryima for the kind gesture.
Melladu said that the inputs would go a long way in aiding farmers and ensuring maximum yield.
He urged spirited individuals and corporate organisations in the agricultural sector to borrow a leaf from the donor.