Vice President Kashim Shettima has flagged off the distribution of farm inputs under the Renewed Hope Farm Input Support Programme, a major agricultural initiative designed to strengthen food security and enhance productivity across Nigeria.
The programme, implemented by the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF), is a key component of the administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at supporting the agricultural sector and improving farmers’ output.
Under the initiative, 50,000 smallholder farmers nationwide are expected to benefit from a 75 per cent subsidy on fertiliser. The programme targets farmers cultivating maize, rice, cassava, and soybeans.
Central to the scheme is the distribution of subsidised NPK fertiliser, which is locally produced, traceable, and clearly labelled “Not For Sale” to prevent diversion and ensure it reaches intended beneficiaries.
According to the NADF, each of the six geopolitical zones will have 20,160 smallholder farmers benefiting from the programme. A total of 80,640 bags of fertiliser will be distributed, with each farmer receiving four bags.
Speaking at the flag-off ceremony, Vice President Shettima, represented by the Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, said the programme underscores the government’s commitment to ensuring the timely delivery of quality farm inputs to farmers.
He noted that the initiative also prioritises collaboration with state governments and aligns with broader efforts to develop agricultural value chains across the country.
The programme has received support from indigenous fertiliser producers, agro-processors, and marketers, reflecting a coordinated approach to boosting agricultural production and achieving national food security goals.
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