Senator Nwaebonyi urges presidency to investigate late delivery of fertilizer

Senate Deputy Chief Whip Onyekachi Nwaebonyi criticized Agriculture Minister Mahmood Abubakar for the late delivery of fertilizer, noting that it arrived during the harvest season when it was no longer useful. He called on President Tinubu to investigate the delay and emphasized the need for timely distribution of farm inputs, ideally between March and June, to support farmers effectively. Nwaebonyi urged Nigerians, especially youth, to embrace agriculture and stressed that late input delivery undermines efforts to combat food insecurity.    Source: Vanguard

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The late delivery of fertilizer to farmers, as highlighted by Senator Onyekachi Nwaebonyi, underscores a critical inefficiency within Nigeria’s agricultural value chain. The timing of input distribution is essential for maximizing crop yields and ensuring food security. Delivering fertilizer during the harvest season, as opposed to the planting season, wastes resources and undermines farmers’ ability to plan and execute their farming activities effectively. This misalignment could lead to reduced crop productivity and financial losses for farmers, exacerbating the nation’s food insecurity challenges.
This delay disrupts the synchronization between input suppliers, farmers, and the market for the entire value chain, leading to inefficiencies that can ripple through the economy. To foster growth and informed decision-making, it is imperative that the government reevaluates its distribution mechanisms and ensures timely delivery of agricultural inputs. The call for an investigation by President Tinubu is a step in the right direction, aiming to hold accountable those responsible for such delays.
Agriculture remains a vital sector for Nigeria’s economy, and inefficiencies like this need to be addressed urgently to empower farmers and strengthen the sector.