Katsina: The Katsina State Chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has praised Gov. Dikko Radda for his commitment to enhancing agriculture in the state. AFAN Chairman in Katsina, Alhaji Ya’u Gwajo-Gwajo, gave the commendation during a media chat on the launch of a major agricultural mechanisation centre.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the centre, built by the governor, was inaugurated alongside other projects by President Bola Tinubu. Gwajo-Gwajo stated that the governor made farmers proud through significant agricultural investments which drew the President’s attention to the project.
He highlighted that Radda has established a large agricultural mechanisation centre which will assemble tractors, planters, harvesters, harrows, and other farming tools for farmers statewide. Additionally, the centre will provide training for students and youths in technical agricultural areas, including modern equipment operation and agricultural extension services.
Gwajo-Gwajo also commended Radda’s dedication to food security by supporting farmers with fertilisers and vital farming inputs. During the 2024 wet season, the governor distributed 448,000 metric tonnes of fertiliser, boosting food output, trade, and rural economies across the state. For the 2025 wet season, there are plans to distribute another 400,000 metric tonnes to farmers in all 34 local government areas.
He expressed appreciation for initiatives like forming cooperatives to assist smallholder farmers and thanked President Tinubu and the Minister of Agriculture for providing 4,000 pumping machines, sprayers, harvesters, and other mechanised inputs. Gwajo-Gwajo called on farmers to continue supporting both state and federal efforts to transform agriculture in Katsina.