Nigeria's Vice President flags off large-scale fertilizer distribution

Vice President Kashim Shettima has officially launched a major fertilizer distribution initiative aimed at bolstering Nigeria's agricultural sector. The program, managed by the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), will see 515,720 bags of fertilizer distributed nationwide.

This intervention is part of the NADF's Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Programme (FISP). It is designed to directly benefit 128,930 smallholder farmers spread across 25 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Vice President was represented at the flag-off ceremony by the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Dr. Sabi Aliyu Abdullahi.

The distribution of these essential farm inputs is expected to enhance agricultural productivity, support farmers in their cultivation efforts, and contribute to the nation's food security goals. The program underscores the government's commitment to revitalizing the agricultural sector, a key area for economic growth and employment in Nigeria.