Kebbi State Government has commenced the distribution of 110 trucks load of free fertiliser and 100 metric tonnes of improved, climate-resilient seedlings to about 120,000 farmers across the state.
This is part of efforts by the state government to boost agricultural productivity, strengthen food security and enhance climate resilience during the 2026 wet season farming.
Speaking on the occasion, of the statewide distribution exercise in Birnin Kebbi the state capital, Gov. Idris describing the intervention as a strategic investment in agriculture under the Climate Change Adaptation Seed Support Programme and the Kaura Agricultural Development Agenda (KADAGE).
He said, the initiative was aimed at reducing production cost, improving food security and mitigating the adverse effects of climate change on farming communities across the state.
The Governor described agriculture as the backbone of Kebbi State’s economy, noting that more than 80 per cent of the population depends on farming for its livelihood.
Gov. Idris observed that unpredictable rainfall, prolonged dry spells, flooding and increased pest infestations continue to threaten agricultural productivity, farmers’ incomes and food security.
He explained that the free distribution of fertiliser and improved seeds was a deliberate intervention to cushion the impact of climate change, lower production cost and enable farmers to cultivate with confidence during the 2026 rainy season.
The governor revealed that 6,000 metric tonnes of NPK fertiliser would be distributed through the state’s 3,743 polling units to ensure the inputs reach genuine farmers directly, eliminating the activities of middlemen.
He further announced the distribution of 100 metric tonnes of drought-tolerant and early-maturing millet and rice seeds under the third phase of the Climate Change Adaptation Seed Support Programme.
According to him, the seed varieties were carefully selected by agricultural experts for their resilience to erratic rainfall and their capacity to deliver higher yields.
Governor Idris noted that the intervention forms part of his administration’s KADAGE programme, which is designed to reduce production cost, improve agricultural productivity and enhance the livelihoods of farmers across Kebbi State.
He warned beneficiaries against diverting or selling the fertiliser and improved seeds, stressing that the inputs are strictly meant for genuine farmers and that anyone found violating the directive would face the law.
The governor urged farmers to make judicious use of the inputs in line with the guidance of agricultural extension officers and adopt climate-smart farming practices to maximise productivity.
He also appealed to traditional and community leaders to ensure transparency, accountability and fairness in the distribution process.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Alhaji Shehu Mu’azu, said the release of the 110 trucks load of fertilizer fulfilled Governor Idris’ annual commitment under KADAGE to provide free agricultural inputs to farmers across the state.
