✕ CLOSE Online Special City News Entrepreneurship Environment Factcheck Everything Woman Home Front Islamic Forum Life Xtra Property Travel & Leisure Viewpoint Vox Pop Women In Business Art and Ideas Bookshelf Labour Law Letters
Click Here To Listen To Trust Radio Live

Farmers warned against selling empowerment tools

The Yobe State chapter of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has warned its members against selling the agricultural empowerment equipment provided by Governor Mai Mala Buni.

The tools, distributed to boost agricultural productivity and ensure food security in the state, were given freely to 5,340 farmers under the Yobe Agricultural Empowerment Programme.

Alhaji Usman Ngari, the state’s AFAN chairman, said any farmer caught selling or diverting the equipment would face severe consequences.

SPONSOR AD

He reminded the farmers that the government had detailed records, including BVNs, of all beneficiaries and had vowed to prosecute anyone found guilty of such action.

He said AFAN would also impose its sanctions on any member involved in what he described as an act of sabotage against the state’s agricultural development effort.

Ngari urged the beneficiaries to use the equipment wisely and to share them with other farmers in their communities to maximise the programme’s benefits.

He noted that 30 farmers from each of the state’s 178 wards received inputs and equipment with the expectation that they would contribute to the broader agricultural community.

Meanwhile, soldiers stationed at the Forward Operations Base in Potiskum have arrested a 54-year-old man, Malam Ahmed Abubakar, with agricultural empowerment tools allegedly intended for diversion.

The suspect, a former councillor from Dazigau village in Nangere LGA, was caught transporting five water pumps and eight solar panels believed to be part of the equipment issued by the state government.

Brigadier General Dahiru Abdulsalam (Rtd), Special Adviser on Security to the Governor, disclosed that the suspect was unable to provide any documents or letters of allocation to support his claim that the items belonged to his constituents.

He said the suspect and the recovered items were handed over to the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Potiskum.

 

Sponsored

Discover the latest trends on Temu! Shop mobile phones, fashion, beauty, home essentials & more. Start exploring now!


Click here to learn how it works.

Sponsored

Unlock AI's potential! Get top prompts for content, blogs, social media, research, draft proposals and more. Boost creativity start using AI tools today!


Click here to learn how it works.

Sponsored

Start Affiliate Marketing Today! Learn step-by-step how to set up a blog, find programs, create links, and earn money—beginner-friendly guide inside!


Click here to learn how it works.

Sponsored

Join our FREE WEBINAR! Discover the 3-step formula to turn WhatsApp into a cash-generating machine. Sign up now and start earning!"


Click here to learn how it works.

Sponsored

Master Facebook Ads! Learn to set up Business Manager, run campaigns, optimize budgets, and drive sales. Start your journey to ad success today!"


Click here to learn how it works.

Sponsored

Unlock your confidence and attract the love you deserve! Learn how to become irresistible to women—start your transformation today!"


Click here to learn how it works.

Join Daily Trust WhatsApp Community For Quick Access To News and Happenings Around You.