Babagana Umar Zulum, the Governor of Borno State, has announced plans to subsidize petrol for farmers in communities affected by Boko Haram. This initiative will reduce the price of petrol from N1,200 per litre to N600 per litre, providing much-needed relief to farmers who rely on petrol-powered machines for irrigation.
This program is part of the Borno State Government's efforts to support farmers and boost agricultural production in the state. Farmers in the region have faced immense challenges due to the insurgency, which has made it difficult for many to access their farmlands.
Shareholders and farmers in the agricultural sector have welcomed the petrol subsidy, viewing it as a significant step towards revitalizing the state's agricultural industry. With these plans to rebuild and recover from the impact of the insurgency, the state aims to promote food security and economic growth.
Governor Zulum announced the subsidy and flagged off the distribution of farm inputs to over 5,000 farmers who had been displaced by insurgents. He made this announcement during his visit to Bama town. The distributed inputs include 2,000 bags of blended NPK fertilizer, 620 petrol pumps, 1,000 water pumps, and other essential agricultural materials.