GOVERNOR LAWAL LAUNCHES DISTRIBUTION OF FARM INPUTS IN BAKURA, MAFARA AND MARADUN LGAs, SAYS ZAMARA ECONOMY PREDOMINANTLY AGRARIAN 

By; Imrana Abdullahi

Governor Dauda Lawal has emphasised the importance of agriculture to Zamfara State’s economy, noting that it is predominantly agrarian.

On Monday, Governor Lawal launched the distribution of agricultural assets in three local government areas – Bakura, Mafara and Maradun in continuation of the flag-off ceremony for the COVID-19 Action Recovery and Economic Stimulus under the auspices of FADAMA III.

A statement by the Governor’s Spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said Governor Lawal charged farmers in the state to take advantage of the opportunity to increase their yields and contribute to the development of the state.

He added that the distributed farm inputs include fertilisers, improved seedlings, and other farm implements.

During the launch in Bakura LGA, Governor Lawal assured farmers of the state government’s commitment to supporting the agricultural sector to ensure its growth and development.

“Besides distributing farm inputs, my government will execute several projects in Bakura LGA. These projects include the construction of additional structures at the College of Agriculture and Animal Science Bakura, the renovation of the General Hospital, Bakura, the rehabilitation of the Government Science Secondary School, the rehabilitation of Government Secondary School, Yarkofoji, the rehabilitation of Bakura Orchard, the construction of a magistrate court, Bakura, the construction of Emir’s Palace and a host of other projects, Insha’Allah.

At the launching ceremony in Mafara LGA, Governor Lawal said the stimulus package will significantly enhance farmers’ productivity in Talata Mafara LGA.

“I want to call on the beneficiaries of this stimulus to make reasonable use of it. We have other projects for the people of Talata Mafara LGA.

“My government will execute projects at Zamfara State University, Talata Mafara, Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, construction of a Rapid Response Centre, a Fish Pond for fish farming demonstration, rehabilitation and construction of additional structures at the General Hospital, Talata Mafara, construction of a Zonal Education Office, provision of Residential Building for Appeal Court’s Khadis, Talata Mafara Division, construction of a Zonal Youth Centre, construction of Women Continued Education Centre, Talata Mafara, rehabilitation of Government Secondary School, Agwaragi, Talata Mafara, rehabilitation and expansion of Veterinary Clinic, upgrade of Talata Mafara water plant, and a host of other projects, Insha’Allah.”

In Maradun LGA, the Zamfara State Governor emphasised that the state’s economy largely depends on agriculture. As a result, the COVID-19 stimulus programme exclusively focuses on supporting the agricultural sector.

“I hope that this stimulus will go a long way in improving the productive capacity of the farmers in Maradun LGA and the entire Zamfara State.

“Maradun Local Government, like other parts of the state, will benefit from several projects in the 2024 budget. These projects include the rehabilitation of the Government Secondary School in Gora, the upgrading of Maradun General Hospital, the construction of Maradun-Makera and Maradun-Magami-Faru roads, and the construction of offices for mobile squadrons, a magistrate court, and residential buildings for judges. There are also other projects planned, Insha’Allah.”