Borno Govt Commends FAO For Distributing Farm Inputs To 9,975 Farmers

The Borno State government praised the UN Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) for providing crop production inputs to 9,975 farmers. Acting Governor Umar Kadafur acknowledged FAO’s role in aiding insurgency victims and promoting sustainable peace. The FAO’s interim country representative, Dominique Koffy Kouacou, stated the initiative supports 26,750 vulnerable households in the North East, aiming to enhance self-reliance and food security. The intervention provides seeds and fertilizers to boost food production, income generation, and resilience among conflict-affected returnees. Source: Daily Trust

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The FAO’s distribution of crop production inputs to 9,975 farmers in Borno State is a crucial intervention for bolstering the agri-food value chain in the North East of Nigeria. This support helps mitigate the severe impacts of the Boko Haram insurgency, promoting food security and economic stability. By providing seeds, fertilizers, and other agricultural assets, FAO empowers vulnerable households, including IDPs, to rebuild their livelihoods. This initiative not only enhances self-reliance but also ensures sustainable food production, contributing to the broader goal of zero hunger (SDG2). Improved crop yields and income generation from these inputs will strengthen local economies and foster resilience among conflict-affected communities