The All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate in Bauchi State, Mohammed Abdullahi Abubakar (SAN), has flagged off the distribution of 10 trucks of free fertilizer to farmers in the state.
The aim of the distribution is to support party members and small-scale farmers across the state as part of efforts to boost food production in the 2026 farming season.
The flag-off ceremony was held at the APC State Secretariat in Bauchi. It marked the commencement of the distribution, which will cover all 20 local government areas, 323 wards, and polling units across the state.
Speaking at the event, Abubakar said the initiative was informed by the fact that agriculture remains the primary source of livelihood for the majority of the state’s population.
He noted that over 70 per cent of the people of Bauchi State depend on farming and stressed the need to provide support that would enable them to maximize the current farming season.
According to him, the fertilizer was provided through the Tinubu/Shettima and M.A/Farouk campaign organizations to assist APC members engaged in farming.
“We embarked on this initiative because we recognize that more than 70 per cent of the people of Bauchi State depend on farming for their livelihood. In support of our farmers, the Tinubu/Shettima and M.A/Farouk campaign organization has provided this fertilizer to ensure that our party members engaged in agriculture receive the support they need during this farming season,” he said.
Abubakar expressed optimism that the distribution would be transparent and reach all intended beneficiaries across the state. He also prayed for abundant rainfall and a bumper harvest during the season.
He explained that each truck carries 600 bags of fertilizer, which will be distributed through party leaders, local government party chairmen, ward party chairmen, and members across Bauchi State.
“We pray that the distribution process will be transparent and successful, reaching every intended beneficiary across the state. It is our sincere hope that everyone who receives this support will enjoy a bumper harvest this rainy season,” he added.
He also prayed to Almighty Allah to bless Bauchi State with abundant rainfall, a successful farming season, and increased agricultural yields.
Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, urged those entrusted with the distribution of the fertilizer to ensure the process is conducted fairly and transparently, and reaches the intended beneficiaries.
Dogara also commended the APC governorship candidate, Muhammad Abdullahi Abubakar, for securing fertilizer support for party members across Bauchi State.
The APC Chairman of Katagum Local Government Area, Sani Bala, expressed appreciation to the party’s governorship candidate and other APC leaders for providing agricultural support to members.
He also thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what he described as his continued commitment to the development of Bauchi State.
Bala further commended the leader of the APC in Bauchi State and Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, for his efforts in attracting support and opportunities for party members in the state.
