Zamfara State Gov. Dauda Lawal on Friday launched the state's 2026 wet-season fertiliser program, distributing more than 120 trucks of farm inputs to support farmers and increase food production.
The distribution, held at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau, includes 72,000 bags of fertiliser, 200,000 liters of herbicides and 100 crop residue crushers.
Farmers will also receive 100 grass choppers, 100 feed milling machines, improved pasture seeds, as well as 20 motorcycles and 20 mobile phones for agricultural extension agents.
Speaking at the event, Lawal said agriculture remains central to Zamfara's economy and development.
"Today's event marks another significant milestone in our commitment to revitalising agriculture, strengthening food security, creating sustainable livelihoods, supporting our farmers, and repositioning Zamfara State as a major contributor to Nigeria's agricultural economy," he said.
The governor described farming as "the main livelihood and a key to inclusive growth and sustainable development," adding that it also helps fight "poverty, banditry and crime."
Lawal said his administration wants to move agriculture beyond subsistence farming.
"Our goal is to restore and expand Zamfara's farming legacy by shifting from subsistence to productive, tech-driven, market-oriented agriculture," he said.
"We aim to unlock farmers' potential through improved inputs, mechanisation, irrigation, extension services, climate-smart methods, and market linkages."
He added that improved security is allowing more people to return to their farms.
"As peace returns, more communities are reopening, more farmlands are under cultivation, and more families are rebuilding their livelihoods," Lawal said.
According to the state government, the farm inputs will be shared across all 147 political wards in Zamfara's 14 local government areas.
Each ward will receive 340 bags of fertiliser, while each local government area will receive 8,000 liters of herbicides as part of the statewide distribution program.
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