Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State on Wednesday launched the distribution of farm inputs to beneficiaries of the 300-hectare pilot farming scheme in Gani-Gaku, Demsa Local Government Area, as part of efforts to tackle food insecurity and youth unemployment across the state.
The scheme, which targets six local government areas in its pilot phase—Demsa, Ganye, Hong, Maiha, Madagali, and Michika—allocates 300 hectares per LGA. Each hectare is assigned to an individual farmer, who will benefit from essential inputs including fertilizer, herbicides, improved seeds, and other materials.
Speaking at the launch, Governor Fintiri described the initiative as a strategic intervention aimed at boosting agricultural productivity, improving livelihoods, and promoting a green economy across the state.
“The 300 hectares per LGA pilot scheme is our well-thought-out response to combating food insecurity, which could ravage us if not addressed early,” Fintiri said. “This vision aims to confer prosperity on every household and the state through a green economy.”
The governor said the project integrates cluster farming, land preparation, and extension services, designed to promote best practices in agriculture while ensuring active youth participation.
He revealed that a State Food Security Committee, made up of inter-ministerial experts, had been established to provide strategic guidance on modernising agriculture and ensuring sustainability.
“This year, we are piloting this model by cultivating 300 hectares with 300 farmers per local government across six LGAs. These farmers, clustered in one location, will be provided with well-prepared land, improved seeds, fertilizers, herbicides, and quality extension services,” he said.
Governor Fintiri added that the project would be scaled up to all 21 LGAs once the pilot phase proves successful.
Commissioner for Agriculture, Prof. David Finchiwa Jatau, said the scheme would promote collaboration among farmers, attract production support from relevant organisations, and enable structured marketing systems. He noted that clustering farmers within designated areas would also enhance access to effective extension services.
Two of the beneficiaries, Alhaji Halilu Saidu and Mrs. Mema Fwa, expressed appreciation to the state government for the support and pledged to maximise the opportunity for improved productivity.
