The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (ALFAN) in Rivers State has expressed dissatisfaction over the alleged exclusion of farmers in the state from the Federal Government’s recent agricultural input distribution programme, calling for urgent intervention to address rising production costs and improve food security.
The concerns were raised during the inauguration of the newly elected executive committee of the Rivers State chapter of ALFAN, where the association also pledged to strengthen collaboration with government and stakeholders to enhance agricultural productivity across the state.
Key Highlights
- All Farmers Association of Nigeria (ALFAN) inaugurates new Rivers State executive.
- Association alleges Rivers State was excluded from the Federal Government’s agricultural input distribution.
- New chairman calls for subsidy on fertilisers and pesticides.
- Farmers blame poor harvests on high production costs and inadequate farm inputs.
- ALFAN pledges to prioritise farmers’ welfare and strengthen government partnership.
- Association seeks policies to boost agricultural productivity and food security.
Speaking at the inauguration, the newly elected Rivers State Chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Godwin Akandu, said Rivers was among the 10 states reportedly left out of the Federal Government’s recent distribution of agricultural inputs.
Akandu lamented the soaring prices of fertilisers, pesticides and other essential farm inputs, describing them as major factors responsible for declining agricultural productivity and poor harvests across the state.
According to him, many farmers invest heavily during each planting season but record low yields due to inadequate access to quality agricultural inputs.
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He urged the Federal and Rivers State governments to introduce subsidies on fertilisers and other farm inputs to reduce production costs, improve crop yields and strengthen Nigeria’s drive toward food sufficiency.
The ALFAN chairman also pledged to prioritise the welfare of members by introducing programmes and policies aimed at addressing the challenges confronting farmers in Rivers State.
He assured members that the new leadership would work closely with government agencies and relevant stakeholders to improve agricultural productivity and create better opportunities for farmers.
The newly inaugurated executive committee includes Godwin Akandu (Chairman), Chua Abbey (Deputy Chairperson), Stanley Ibe (General Secretary), Bernard Ikpeazu (Treasurer), Pastor Adekunle Odumeru (Financial Secretary), and Pastor (Mrs.) Chiamaka Akonani (Publicity Secretary).
