Members of Youth and Women Farmers Association in collaboration with critical commodity associations have called on the Federal Government to divert greater percentage of proceeds gained from the withdrawal of this fuel subsidy to the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF).
Speaking during a joint press briefing of Youth and Women Farmers and other Critical Commodity Associations on the establishment NADF in Abuja on Sunday, that brought, Sorghum, Livestock, Soya beans value chain, Dates palm, Tamarin presidents among others together, the National President, Nigeria Young Farmers Network, Dr. Abubakar Bamai Musa, said diversion of the fuel subsidy payments to the National Agricultural Development Fund will enhance agricultural productivity, promote technological advancements, and improve the livelihoods of farmers across the country.
He said, “We commend the government most sincerely for the right decision and employ it to as a matter of urgency divert a great percentage of the proceeds gained from the withdrawal of this fuel subsidy to the NADF to foster sustainable agricultural practices and support the growth and development of Nigeria’s agricultural sector and enhance food security.
“We believe that this decision will contribute significantly to the realization of our agricultural potential, food security, rural development, and economic diversification.”
Commending the past administration for the initiative of NADF, National President, Date Farmers, Processor and Marketers Association of Nigeria, Professor Hussaini Garba Dikko, said the managers of the NADF are credible personnel that can be trusted with such huge fund and is sure that the fund with the organisation will be properly utilised.
The President, Association of Livestock Managers, Mr. Ilyasur Bulamai, said livestock is the most important product in this country because you can generate revenue from it more than any other commodity association.
