Kano North Gets Major Boost: Senate Deputy President Barau Jibrin to Distribute 53,040 Bags of Fertiliser Ahead of 2026 Farming Season

In a significant move to bolster agriculture and food security, the Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, has finalized plans to distribute 53,040 bags of fertiliser to farmers and other beneficiaries across the 13 local government areas of Kano North Senatorial District.

The distribution, which will involve 88 truckloads of fertiliser, is scheduled to commence on May 31, 2026.

This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday by Ismail Mudashir, the Special Adviser to the Deputy President of the Senate on Media and Publicity.

According to the statement, the annual fertiliser intervention is part of Senator Barau’s ongoing efforts to support farmers, enhance agricultural productivity, and advance national food security.

The beneficiaries cut across a broad spectrum of the district’s population, including farmers, party stakeholders, elected local government chairmen, vice chairmen, councillors, and secretaries.

Others listed to benefit are APC caucus members, imams, village heads, ward heads, headmasters, principals, security personnel, and social media influencers.

Senator Barau emphasized that timely access to farming inputs remains vital for improving crop yields and ensuring food sufficiency.

“This intervention is aimed at supporting our farmers and complementing the efforts of President Bola Tinubu towards achieving national food security,” he said.

He further urged beneficiaries to make proper use of the fertiliser to maximize agricultural output during the farming season.

Senator Barau reaffirmed his commitment to initiatives that uplift livelihoods across Kano North Senatorial District, promising sustained support for programmes that drive rural development and economic resilience.