The Plateau Vanguard for Democracy (PVD) has praised Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang for making fertilisers available to farmers at subsidised rates, describing the initiative as a significant step towards boosting agricultural production and strengthening food security in the state.
In a statement signed by its National Coordinator, Chris Ishaku, the group said the programme reflects the governor’s commitment to reducing the burden of rising farming costs and improving the livelihoods of rural farmers.
According to PVD, the intervention comes at a critical time when many farmers are grappling with the high cost of agricultural inputs, noting that affordable access to fertilisers would encourage increased cultivation and higher productivity.
“The intervention has the potential to significantly increase food production, enhance farmers’ incomes and reinforce Plateau State’s position as one of Nigeria’s leading agricultural hubs,” the statement said.
The group, however, urged beneficiaries not to sell or divert the subsidised fertilisers, stressing that they should be used strictly for farming purposes.
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Ishaku warned that the success of the programme should not be measured by the quantity of fertilisers distributed but by the harvests recorded at the end of the farming season.
“The real benefit of this initiative will not be measured by the number of bags distributed but by the bumper harvests that result from their proper application.
“Farmers should resist the temptation to sell the fertilisers for immediate financial returns, as doing so would defeat the purpose of the government’s intervention,” he said.
PVD added that proper use of the fertilisers would improve crop yields, increase household incomes and enhance food availability across Plateau State.
The group also encouraged farmers to maximise the opportunity by cultivating larger farmlands and adopting improved agricultural practices to achieve better yields during the current farming season.
It further called on relevant government agencies and community leaders to monitor the distribution process to ensure the subsidised fertilisers reach genuine farmers and are used for their intended purpose.
PVD reaffirmed its support for policies aimed at promoting agricultural development, food security and sustainable economic growth, expressing optimism that the fertiliser subsidy programme would deliver long-term benefits to the state if properly implemented.
