Lawmaker empowers 325 farmers with farm inputs in Bauchi
By Ahmed Ahmed
The House of Representative Member representing Bogoro, Dass, Tafawa Balewa Federal Constituency, Bauchi State, Hon Jafaru Gambo Leko has empowered 325 farmers with farm inputs in his Constituency.
Leko, while distributing the farm inputs on Saturday in Bogoro, said the empowerment is part of campaign promises in the constituency.
He said the initiative aims to support local farmers by providing essential resources for agricultural activities, potentially enhancing local agricultural productivity and livelihoods in the constituency.
Leko, represented by Abdulrashheed Ahmed Muazu member representing Tafawa Balewa constituency in the state Assembly, said empowerment is the only weapon to fight poverty.
He said this effort would directly impact the agricultural sector within his constituency, emphasizing his commitment to supporting rural development through practical initiatives.
“The items distributed include 100 water pumps, 100 farm sprayer,100 organic liquid fertilizer and 25 grinding machine to 325 constituents
“Farm inputs play a crucial role in enhancing food security by improving agricultural productivity and sustainability in several ways,” Leko said.
The Legislator pledged to continue the empowerment initiative for people of the constituency to improve their livelihood.
He however cautioned against selling the farm’s inputs and also encouraged people to engage in farming to improve food production.
Alhaji Alhassan Sadiq,who is the Chairman of the occasion has commended the effort of the Legislator on his empowerment initiative.
He urged those who have not benefited should be patient and wait for their time, açcording to him,more empowerment programs are on the way.
Also speaking, Mr Rabiu Garba, APC legal officer and Stakeholder in the constituency commended the Legislator for the empowerment initiative.
He appreciated all the party members for their patience and response during the empowerment ceremony.
Miss Rejoice Gideon a beneficiary express her appreciations to the Mr Leko for the gesture
“The water pump machine would enhance irrigation systems and drought-resistant crop varieties.
Our correspondent reports that present at the distribution ceremony were APC chairman of Bogoro, Dass and Tafawa Balewa Local Government area of the State.
