By: Henry Iyorkase
Governor Hyacinth Alia of Benue Stat received from the National Emergency Management Agency NEMA at least,16,169 litres of liquid fertilizer tor onward distribution to Internally Displaced Persons IDPS in the State.
Receiving the delegation of National Emergency Management Agency NEMA on Thursday in Makurdi, is part of the Renewed Hope agenda to ensure the Internally Displaced Persons stressing that our affected were given attention to improve their well-being.
The leader of the team musa Adamu who spoke at the occasion stated it was part of National food security Council,s Emergency Agricultural intervention and replaced previously approved NKP fertilizer.
The liquid gel fertilizer is equivalent to 50kg of NPK 20-10-10 fertilizer per liter as part of allocation for the Displaced Persons in the State.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved its procurement in February 2024 as part of the Renewed Hope Agenda.
Vice President Kashim Shettima ensured beneficiary states received their due share of balance fertilizer. Q
NEMA initially distributed NPK fertilizer in 2020 but faced challenges due to regulatory changes.
The agency then sought approval to substitute granular powder fertilizer with liquid gel fertilizer.
Represented by NEMA DG zubaida Umar shower enconium on Governor Alia dodged strides in auricular empowerment hence their famous as food basket of the Nation.
Speaking at the occasion Governor Hyacinth Alia, represented by his private Secretary Mr Emmanuel Chenge applauded the gesture of the NEMA saying their transparent in handling Cases of affected communities emphasising continued support for the Displaced Persons in the State is wothy of commendation.
In his comment Benue State commissioner for ministry of Agriculture, Prof. Moses Ogbaji appreciated the federal government for the gift insisting sometimes ago expired commodities was distributed expressing concern this might not replicated again.
Professor Ogbaji appreciated the federal government under the leadership of president Ahmed Bola Tinubu for his renewal hope initiative towards ensuring the state benefited tremendously in the scheme.