To further improve agricultural productivity in Kaduna State, the Governor, Uba Sani, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming the sector by distributing 400 trucks of free fertiliser to 100,000 smallholder farmers.

Meanwhile, speaking during the flag-off ceremony at Murtala Square on Saturday, the governor also enrolled the beneficiaries in the crop risk insurance scheme, underscoring his government’s “enduring commitment to inclusive development, food security, and rural prosperity through agricultural transformation.”

The governor said that the crop risk insurance scheme will protect ”farmers against losses from pests, diseases, and adverse weather linked to climate change.”

According to Sani, each of the 100,000 smallholder farmers will receive two bags of fertiliser free of charge, pointing out that “Kaduna State remains the only state where smallholder farmers consistently receive fertiliser and other critical inputs at no cost.”

The Governor of Kaduna State maintained that “we are proud to maintain this farmer-first policy, particularly for our most vulnerable and underserved communities.”

He recalled that last year, Kaduna State executed its largest-ever fertiliser distribution—over 500 trucks—and launched several empowerment initiatives, including support for dry season farming, ginger recovery programs, and mechanisation with 200 tractors.

The governor also announced a subsidised fertiliser program for commercial farmers as part of his administration’s bid to boost agriculture, at the free fertiliser distribution ceremony to smallholder farmers.

He said, “We are providing access to 10 bags of fertiliser per farmer at a 40 per cent subsidised rate of N30,000 per bag. This is to lower their production cost, support job creation, and stabilise commodity prices in the open market.”

He attributed the success of these agricultural initiatives in part to improved security across the state, whereby a large portion of previously inaccessible farmlands is now accessible.

The governor described the distribution of free fertiliser and crop risk insurance scheme as part of fulfilling his campaign promises, recalling that “we pledged to elevate agriculture from subsistence activity to a driver of growth, jobs, and dignity.”

Governor Sani noted the astronomical increase in the agriculture sector’s funding, from a budgetary allocation of ₦1.48 billion in 2023 to ₦74.02 billion in 2025, marking a remarkable 4,871 per cent increase.

He pointed out that ”as a share of the overall state budget, agriculture has grown from just 0.4 per cent in 2023 to 10 per cent in 2025.”

“This fertiliser distribution to farmers is not a stand-alone event—it is part of a strategic, coordinated, and systems-based approach to agricultural transformation,” he added.

The governor, who urged the beneficiaries to use the inputs responsibly, praised all stakeholders for their role in ensuring transparency in the entire exercise.

He added, “Together, we will continue building a Kaduna State where agriculture is not just a way of life, but a pathway to prosperity.”