Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has declared that no administration in Nigeria’s history has invested in agriculture like President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s government in the past two years.
Speaking during the distribution of presidential palliative relief materials at the Umaru Yarádua Conference Centre on Sunday, the governor said Tinubu’s interventions have significantly reduced poverty in the North.
“The poverty rate in Northern Nigeria, especially the North-West, was between 65% and 70%. In the last two years, President Tinubu has made strategic interventions beyond palliatives—deep structural support,” he stated.
Sani highlighted massive support for smallholder farmers, fertilizer aid, and non-partisan monetary backing for states as part of Tinubu’s agricultural reforms. He credited these efforts with tackling infrastructure deficits, creating jobs, and reducing poverty.
He urged all tiers of government to support the President’s grassroots development vision, stressing that local government autonomy is critical in combating poverty and unemployment.
“All 23 local government chairmen in Kaduna are here today. They are the real drivers of this initiative. Without empowering them, our efforts against poverty will fall short,” he said.
The governor reaffirmed Kaduna’s commitment to agriculture, noting the sector’s contribution of 43% to Nigeria’s GDP and employment of over 60% of the workforce.
“In Kaduna, we’re tackling poverty through agriculture. Our goal is to remain Nigeria’s agricultural hub,” he declared.
Echoing the governor’s sentiments, Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu, praised Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope” agenda and tough economic reforms.
“The President works tirelessly for Nigeria. He’s confronting challenges without blame. Our global ratings have improved because of these bold moves,” Bagudu said.
Representing President Tinubu, his Political Adviser, Alhaji Ibrahim Masari, reiterated the President’s commitment to citizens’ welfare and announced the distribution of over 12,000 bags of rice across Kaduna’s 255 wards.
“This initiative reflects the President’s empathy and proactive leadership. We call on community leaders and volunteers to ensure fair and transparent distribution,” Masari said.
He urged beneficiaries to use the support wisely and continue backing government efforts to overcome national challenges.(Daily trust)
