Oshiomhole distributes 1,200 bags of fertiliser to Edo farmers
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A former governor of Edo State and senator representing Edo-North on the platform of the All Progressives Congress, Adams Oshiomhole, has distributed 1,200 bags of NPK 50kg fertiliser to farmers in his constituency.
Speaking while inaugurating the distribution at Iyamoh community on Wednesday, Mr Oshiomhole said that each farmer was to get one bag of fertiliser to boost their agricultural activities.
Mr Oshiomhole was represented by the Chairman of the Committee for the distribution of the fertiliser, Abubakar Akokhia.
He said that each beneficiary would also receive a token amount of money for the transport of the fertilisers to their respective communities.
He stated, “The distribution of the fertilisers is aimed at cushioning the effects of hardship on farmers in Edo North. The idea is to boost the agricultural activities of the people of the senatorial district.’’
Mr Oshiomhole said the commodity was distributed across party lines as he now represents the interest of all the constituents.
He urged the beneficiaries not to resell the fertiliser, but apply it on their crops to increase food production in the senatorial district.
“The distribution of fertiliser is to support farmers to cushion economic effects on food production. The fertiliser is from the Federal Government and is aimed at enhancing food security,” Mr Oshiomhole said.
He, therefore, charged beneficiaries to enhance the efforts of the Federal Government by using the input rather than resell them.
Some of the farmers that benefited pledged to reciprocate the gesture of the Federal Government and the senator, which they described as timely for the farming season.
They assured that the impact would be felt among the populace through better yields and price reduction.
(NAN)
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