Fintiri Unleashes N2bn Boost for Farmers as Adamawa Rolls Out 2025 Agricultural Support Programme
The Adamawa State Government has launched the 2025 Agricultural Support Programme aimed at empowering smallholder farmers and enhancing food security across the state.
Commissioner for Agriculture, Prof. David Jatau, disclosed this on Friday while briefing journalists in Yola. He revealed that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri had approved a substantial N2 billion for the initiative, which targets increased agricultural productivity in the upcoming farming season.
According to Jatau, the programme—which is already underway—will provide subsidised agricultural inputs such as fertilisers, improved seeds, and other essential materials to farmers in six local government areas.
“The programme has already commenced in six LGAs—Madagali, Michika, Hong, Maiha, Demsa, and Ganye,” he said. “By next year, during the rainy season, we will extend the programme to the remaining LGAs.”
He explained that 300 hectares of farmland would be cultivated in each of the participating local governments, with 300 farmers benefitting per council.
To ensure fairness and transparency, Jatau said a multi-stakeholder committee had been constituted to oversee the beneficiary selection process. The committee comprises representatives of traditional councils, local government authorities, security agencies, youth groups, and women organisations.
“We are also equipping extension workers with training to offer farmers guidance on modern agricultural techniques for improved yield,” he added.
The commissioner noted that the intervention would not only increase food production but also generate employment, improve rural incomes, and contribute to economic stability in farming communities.
Jatau also revealed that the state government is collaborating with non-governmental organisations and agricultural development bodies, with over 2,700 hectares of farmland pledged by development partners for cultivation.
He reaffirmed the Fintiri administration’s commitment to achieving food self-sufficiency and urged beneficiaries to make the most of the programme.
