Kano gov to EFCC: Guard against fertiliser hoarding

Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has enlisted the support of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to oversee the distribution of subsidized fertilizer to farmers. The governor aims to ensure transparency and prevent any hoarding or diversion of the crucial agricultural input.

During the flag-off ceremony for the distribution of 150 truckloads of fertilizer, Governor Yusuf emphasized the need for the anti-graft agencies' involvement. He stated that their presence would guarantee that the fertilizer reaches genuine farmers and is not exploited through sharp practices.

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We have invited the EFCC and the ICPC to monitor this exercise because we want complete transparency and accountability. The fertiliser must get to the genuine farmers it is meant for.

"We have invited the EFCC and the ICPC to monitor this exercise because we want complete transparency and accountability," Yusuf said. He stressed that this intervention is designed to lower farming costs, increase agricultural productivity, and strengthen food security across Kano State. The governor vowed that his administration would not permit any sabotage of this initiative.

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I expect every local government chairman to ensure fairness and transparency in the distribution. This is a programme for the benefit of our farmers, and nobody should exploit it for personal gain.

Governor Yusuf also charged the 44 local government chairmen to conduct the distribution with honesty and fairness, holding them accountable for the process within their jurisdictions. He warned that anyone found diverting the fertilizer or undermining the program would face the full force of the law.

The governor reaffirmed his administration's commitment to prudent resource management, recognizing agriculture as a vital sector for Kano's economic growth and food security. The fertilizer distribution is part of broader state efforts to support farmers, boost crop production, and mitigate the impact of rising farming costs.

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Let me make it clear that anyone caught diverting these fertilisers or engaging in any act capable of undermining the exercise will be dealt with in accordance with the law. We will not tolerate corruption or sabotage.