Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal launches massive fertilizer distribution to boost agriculture

Governor Dauda Lawal inaugurated Zamfara State's 2026 wet‑season fertilizer programme at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau. The state began distributing more than 120 truckloads of agricultural inputs, including 72,000 bags of fertilizer, 200,000 litres of herbicide and 100 crop‑residue crushers. Additional equipment such as 100 grass choppers, 100 feed‑milling machines, improved pasture seeds, 20 motorcycles and 20 mobile phones for extension agents were also handed out.

The distribution covers all 147 political wards across Zamfara’s 14 local government areas, with each ward receiving 340 bags of fertilizer and each LGA 8,000 litres of herbicide. Lawell said the effort aims to revitalize agriculture, strengthen food security, create sustainable livelihoods and reduce poverty and insecurity. He highlighted partnerships with the federal government, development partners and programmes like FADAMA III, NG‑CARES, SPIN, ZACADEP, SAPZ and IFAD‑supported initiatives that have already improved access to seeds, inputs and modern farming techniques. The governor linked the initiative to the restoration of peace that is allowing more farmers to return to their fields.