‘1,200 Bags For Each Senator, 600 To Reps’ – Opeyemi Bamidele Opens Up On Tinubu’s Fertiliser Gift
President Bola Tinubu has released 1,200 bags of fertiliser to each senator for distribution to farmers in their districts.
This is according to Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele.
Speaking Monday in Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital, while distributing 5,000 bags of fertiliser to farmers, Bamidele, who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District, said President Tinubu also made 600 bags of fertiliser available to each House of Representatives member for farmers in their constituencies.
He said, “President Tinubu, as part of his short-term effort to make lives more meaningful to the people, is of the view that we should go beyond sharing rice, but that we should join in investing in agriculture.
“The president made 1200 bags of fertiliser available to every senator in this country. The president also made 600 bags of fertiliser available to every member of the House of Representatives.
“Fertiliser distribution is aimed at assisting our farmers. It is not something for political parties; it is not something for any other person except farmers.
“I felt I needed more than 1200 bags for my district, I looked for money and got additional bags to make it 5000. So today, by the grace of God, we have 5000 bags of fertiliser for distribution to farmers in Ekiti Central Senatorial District.”
The lawmaker warned the beneficiaries against selling the farm input.
“Do not collect it if you do not use it. The government is encouraging everybody to be involved in farming and give necessary assistance to farmers,” he added.
