Palliatives in Kebbi cost more than N21bn- Commissioner

The Kebbi Government has allocated a significant amount of funds, totaling over N21 billion, towards various initiatives aimed at improving the livelihood of its people.

This includes the purchase and distribution of palliatives, farm inputs, and financial support.

The state government has prioritized the provision of essential interventions to enhance food security, empower individuals through policy implementation, support farmers, and provide free sustenance to the populace.

Additionally, the government has taken measures to address the issue of migratory birds by spraying over 4,000 liters of chemicals and dedicating numerous flight hours to protect agricultural yields from pests.

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To further boost productivity and national food security, fertilizers worth N2.6 billion have been distributed to farmers free of charge.

The government has also invested N8.5 billion in the procurement of solar-powered water pumps, pump conversion kits, power tillers, and motorized sprayers, with the aim of supporting farmers and reducing operational costs.

These efforts are all geared towards enhancing agricultural productivity and sustainability. Furthermore, the government has purchased and distributed hundreds of truckloads of grains worth billions of Naira to the people of the state during the Ramadan fast.

The state Commissioner for Information and Culture, Alhaji Yakubu Ahmad-BK, expressed his disappointment with the opposition’s reaction to the palliative looting incident and the resignation of the Chief Imam of the oldest Jumu’at Mosque in Birnin Kebbi, deeming their comments unwarranted and uncalled for.