- 968 direct farmers, 2,500 others to benefit in Kwara North
The Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation has commenced distribution of agricultural inputs empowerment project in the Kwara North Senatorial District.
This initiative which kicked off on Monday, August 26, 2024 in Kwara State, is expected to benefit 986 farmers primarily, with over 2,500 secondary beneficiaries across the Kwara North Senatorial District.
Speaking at the flag off on Monday, the North Central Regional Director, Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation, ABS Foundation, Mallam Musa Aliyu, said the distribution started with beneficiaries from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, but has now been extended to the general farmers who are non politicians in Kwara North.
Aliyu noted that the objectives of the empowerment project is “to provide low-income farmers in Kwara North with inputs such as fertilizers and herbicides to improve farm produce for the 2024 farming season.
“It also aims to support farmers to increase average crop yields, thereby improving food security and farmers’ incomes.”
According to him, the basic commodities and inputs supplied by the foundation, will also go a long way in addressing public health challenges like malnutrition and poor diets.
The ABS Foundation North Central Regional Director, expressed happiness that the intervention is already yielding results as beneficiaries “have already begun to give positive feedback.”
“The Agbesowapo Farmers’ Association of Moro LGA has expressed their deep gratitude for the support they have received.
“According to their Chairman, Aremu Abdulfatai A, they deeply appreciate this kind gesture from the Abubakar Bukola Saraki Foundation and hope for more such initiatives in the future.
“They prayed that Almighty Allah continue to guide, protect, and bless the founder, directors, coordinators, and everyone involved in this noble effort.
“Similarly, Hammada Balkis Motunrayo, a representative of the National Women Society Council, Moro LGA, expressed appreciation on behalf of the women farmers in the Kwara North senatorial district.
“She emphasized that women farmers would remain grateful for this kind gesture and urged the beneficiaries to make good use of the inputs rather than reselling these vital life-saving commodities,” he quoted them as saying.
Aliyu assured that the ABS Foundation will continue to monitor progress and offer follow-up support to ensure the success of the project.
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