As part of his vision for achieving food surplus and security in Adamawa, Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has integrated the distribution of farm inputs to 1,000 cooperative societies across the state.
The Multicultural Crisis Recovery Project (MCRP) provides these agricultural livelihood materials to improve the economic growth and welfare of farmers who have formed cooperative societies in all 21 local government areas of the state.
The beneficiaries, mainly women and youths, are expected to rejuvenate the agricultural sector amid unprecedented challenges faced by farming communities.
Represented by Deputy Governor Prof. Kaletawpa Farauta, Fintiri stated, “The livestock productivity enhancement program is designed to improve livestock health and production through targeted interventions.”
He noted that under the MCRP, the government has revitalized a dormant fish hatchery, merged irrigation schemes, established four demonstration farms, and upgraded essential facilities at the College of Agriculture Ganye.
MCRP Coordinator in Adamawa, Dr. Maurice Vunobolki, highlighted that the support aims to boost agricultural production and the value chain for over 40,000 households through 1,000 cooperative societies. The distribution includes complete mini mechanized farm tools and certified seeds for maize, rice, and soybeans.
Serena Cavicchi, Co-Task Team Leader and Head of North-East Operation at the World Bank, mentioned that the bank is exploring ways to make the intervention more sustainable in the state. She noted that the support would enable cooperative societies to better address significant food and nutrition crises in the future.
Mr. Clement Jessey and Mrs. Cartine Michael, speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, promised the judicious use of the farm inputs.
