By Ahmed Ahmed
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) in collaboration with Lobito Group For Asiwaju Farmers has distributed 256 farm implements and inputs to three senatorial Zones of Bauchi State.
Speaking at the distribution ceremony in Bauchi, Mr Sulaiman Aliyu, representative of the commission said the distribution is in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s policies on Agriculture.
He said the distribution of the implements and machines to groups in the three senatorial Zones through Lobito group would boost Agricultural production in the state.
Aliyu said the gesture was also to enhance food security and wealth creation among the farmers.
“The tools distributed include tractors, rice millers, multi-purpose threshers, hammer mills, power tillers, and de-stoners.
Others are walking tractors, rotary tiller ridgeri, iron bull tractors, iron disc plough, high pressure configural water pumps.
Also Speaking, Alhaji Usman Yau-Darazo, State Coordinator explained that the NEDC and In partnership with the Lobito Group for Asiwaju Farmers was aimed to empower the hardworking farmers in the state.
“The distribution of essential farm implements and machines to the dedicated members of the Lobito farmers cooperative.
“Spanking all 20 local government areas with 10 beneficiaries from each,” he said.
According to him, the initiative highlights the commitment to decentralized Agricultural support and fostering independence among local cooperatives.
“The initiative is all about ensuring that every farmer can maximize productivity and efficiency on their farms
