Agriculture in Adamawa state has received a fresh boost as the Abdurrahman Bashir Haske Women and Youth Forum (ABHWYF) commenced the distribution of free fertilisers and other essential farm inputs to women farmers and youths across the 21 LGAs of the state.
The initiative, founded by businessman and philanthropist Abdulrahman Haske, is being coordinated by Abubakar Tsoho, the Adamawa state All Progressives Congress (APC) Youth Leader, who assured that all LGAs will benefit from the intervention.
The flag-off ceremony, held at Lamido Zubairu Hall in Yola south LGA, drew a large turnout of women and youths.
The first phase covers Adamawa central zone—Yola south, Yola morth, Girei, and Fufore LGAs—before extending to other parts of the state.
Tsoho and Gloria Istifanus, the acting APC state women leader, commended the Haske Foundation for the gesture and urged beneficiaries to apply the farm inputs appropriately to boost yields and improve livelihoods.
They also lauded Haske’s collaboration with party stakeholders to ensure inclusive and transparent distribution, stressing that the intervention aligns with efforts to strengthen agriculture in Adamawa and beyond.
“This gesture comes at a crucial time when Nigeria is grappling with rising food prices and insecurity disrupting farming in many communities. Initiatives such as this not only empower farmers but also strengthen food supply chains and reduce poverty in Adamawa and Nigeria as a whole,” Tsoho said.
Beneficiaries, especially women leaders and youths, described the intervention as timely, noting that the farming season is in full swing.
They expressed gratitude to the Forum and applauded the APC leadership for promoting youth inclusivity in the party’s structure, which they believe will enable young people to play a stronger role in the state’s development.
