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Kano Farmers Decry Sudden Increase In Fertilizer Price.

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Yazid Garba Marke

Abbas Yushau Yusuf

As the farming season is gaining ground in some Northwestern states of Nigeria, farmers in Kano have decried a sudden increase in the price of Fertilizer in the state.

Some farmers in the southern parts of Kano who specialized in Rice farming lamented to Nigerian Tracker how the twinkle of an eye price of fertilizer almost doubled its price just a few days back.

A farmer in Marke town of Bunkure local government area of Kano state Yazidu Garba Marke told Nigerian Tracker that for the past month a Urea type fertilizer that costs 6200 Naira is now being sold at 7,000 Naira.

While another brand Indorama sold at five thousand Naira is now sold at 9,500 Naira.

Yazidu further pointed out that another brand of Urea fertilizer had just skyrocketed and now costs 11,000 Naira.

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He also cried that Kamfa brand fertilizer hitherto sold at 12,500 Naira now costs 18,000 Naira.

Another farmer from Kano south Malam Dahiru Garba said the rising costs of fertilizer have surprised many subsistence farmers including him.

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He told our correspondent that not only the increment of the price, the commodity which is a must for farmers is scarce across major selling outlets in Kano.

Dahiru Garba said farmers are now in serious jeopardy despite governments claim that they should go back to the farm, and less than a month to the commencement of the rainy season there is an increment in the price without due course to due process.

Another Farmer Danlami

Another Farmer Danlami

The farmer added that our plantations have started making good yields especially the rice that needs fertilizer, but we don’t know what to do with the scorching price.

They called on the government to adhere to its promise of subsidizing farming commodities especially fertilizer so that they will earn appreciable profit

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When contacted the Sarkin Noman Kano Alhaji Yusuf Nadabo could not be reached to hear what efforts he is making to ensure farmers across Kano state did not suffer.

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Gov. Yusuf accuses opposition parties of fueling political crisis in Kano metropolis

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Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has accused actors in the opposition parties of fueling civic unrest and political instability in Kano.

Governor Yusuf pointed the accusing fingers while briefing journalists during the State Executive Council Meeting Wednesday, vowed to deploy drastic measures necessary to nip the resurgence of thuggery in the bud.

The Governor’s reaction follows the recent bloody crisis between some suspected political thugs who unleashed terror on another gang of politicians.

In a statement by Spokesperson of the Governor, Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa, Governor Yusuf revealed that intelligence brief abreast with after the state security council held Tuesday clearly exposed the atrocities of those sponsoring unrest in Kano.

According to the statement, the Governor posited the elements in the opposition, who are not comfortable with the steady development, peace and stability in the state, embedded to provoke needless crisis.

Gov. Yusuf however reassured determination of his administration to confront the challenges with equal force, insisted government would not henceforth, tolerate attempt by any elements to frustrate the enduring peace and tranquility in the state.

In the release, Governor Yusuf assured the resolution of the government to work with all the security agencies in the state to checkmate the excesses of the criminal minded elements being sponsored to cause problem.

Governor Yusuf will soon reopen the state own Reformatory Centre, at Kiru local government area as part of measures to rehabilitate and control drug abuse in the state.

During the Wednesday council meeting, the Governor also brief plans to inaugurate the newly constituted 46 of Shura Consultative Council compose of renowned Islamic Scholars, members of the academia, and other stakeholders.

To check unemployment, the Governor is determined to roll massive youth empowerment initiatives in the coming year to ensure that a significant per cent of the youth become self’relient.

 

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President Tinubu Arrives In Lagos Ahead Of Christmas Holiday

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President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos from Abuja ahead of the Christmas celebrations.

The President was received at the airport by the Governor of Lagos State, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, along with other state officials.

He is expected to proceed to his private residence in the state.

His arrival follows the presentation of the 2025 budget to a joint session of the National Assembly on Wednesday.

He described it as the “Budget of Restoration: Securing Peace, Rebuilding Prosperity.” The proposal, he explained, is aimed at stabilizing the economy, fostering an equitable business environment, and promoting inclusive growth.

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Kano Approves 1st Term Vacation Date

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Kano State Government has approved Friday 20th and Saturday 21st Dec. 2024 as the date for the commencement of 1st term vacation to all Day and Boarding Public/Private Primary and Post Primary Schools in the state.

Therefore, Parents/ Guardians of Pupils and Students in the Boarding schools are to convey their wards home by the early hours of Saturday 21st Dec. 2024.

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A statement by the Director Public Enlightenment of the State Ministry of Education Balarabe Abdullahi Kiru explained that Boarding Schools Pupils and Students are to resume back to their respective Schools on Sunday 5th January 2025 while the Day Students are to resume on Monday 6th January 2025.

The statement however quoted the Commissioner of the Ministry Dr. Ali Haruna Makoda urging Parents/Guardians of Pupils and Students of the schools to ensure total compliance with resumption dates.

The statement further warned that appropriate Disciplinary Action would be taken against defaulting Students

It appreciated the cooperation and support given to the ministry and wished the Students and Pupils successful and hitch free holiday.

 

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