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Zamfara: Yari spends N1.3 Billion on fertilizer subsidy, sells one bag N20,000

Senator Abdulaziz Yari Abubakar, representing Zamfara West Senatorial District, has spent over ₦1.3 billion to subsidize fertilizer for farmers across Zamfara State for the 2025 wet farming season.This was disclosed by Hon. Ibrahim Muhammad (Danmadamin Birnin Magaji), Chairman of the Publicity Committee of Senator A.A. Yari Political Organization, in a statement issued on Monday, June 30, 2025.

The Chairman of the distribution committee, Hon. Dr. Lawal M. Liman (Gabdon Kaura), revealed during an inspection visit to ASAD Fertilizer Company in Bungudu that 81 trucks of fertilizer have been stocked and are ready for distribution.

Dr. Liman, who also chairs the Governing Board of Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, said the subsidy targets mainly small-scale farmers, helping them boost yields and income. Under the subsidy, farmers will pay ₦20,000 per bag instead of the current market price of ₦45,000–₦50,000.

He added that delivery to local government headquarters will be done free of charge to ensure easy access and that the distribution will be done without political or party bias.

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