Governor Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has explained that the state government’s 2026 Wet Season Agricultural Support Programme was designed to address the major challenges confronting farmers, including the high cost of agricultural inputs, inadequate irrigation facilities, limited extension services and rising production costs.
The governor made this known on Saturday during the official launch of the 2026 Wet Season Agricultural Support Programme at the Dutse Township Stadium.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to removing barriers to agricultural productivity and strengthening food security across the state.
Namadi acknowledged that many farmers in Jigawa continue to face significant challenges, particularly in accessing quality inputs on time, coping with rising energy costs and managing increasing production expenses.
According to him, the government’s intervention programme was carefully designed to provide practical solutions that would enable farmers to begin the farming season with the necessary inputs, equipment and support services.
“Our administration is mindful of the challenges faced by farmers, especially timely access to quality inputs, rising energy costs and other production expenses. This programme is a practical intervention to help farmers enter the season with the inputs, equipment and services they need for productive cultivation,” the governor said.
He announced that the state government would provide subsidised fertiliser to 90,000 farmers during the 2026 wet season farming campaign. Of the beneficiaries, 50,000 farmers will receive direct support from the state government, while another 40,000 will benefit through a partnership involving the Bank of Agriculture and StarAgri.
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