No president has supported agriculture like Tinubu, says Uba Sani

Uba Sani, governor of Kaduna, says no administration has invested in agriculture like President Bola Tinubu’s. 

Speaking at the distribution of presidential palliative relief materials at the Umaru Yar’Adua Conference Centre on Sunday, the governor said the president has made interventions that have reduced the level of poverty in the north.

“The poverty level in Northern Nigeria, particularly in the North-West, was hovering around 65% to 70%. But in the last two years, President Tinubu has made very important interventions,” he said.

“We are not just talking about palliatives, we are talking about deep, structural support.

“No president has supported agriculture development like President Tinubu. We’ve received fertilizer support, funding for smallholder farmers and billions in monetary support irrespective of party affiliations. 

“These interventions have addressed infrastructure deficit, job creation and poverty reduction.”

The governor appealed for support for the administration’s grassroots development agenda, adding that the battle against poverty and unemployment cannot be won without full autonomy for local governments.

Sani said Tinubu’s understanding of the challenges of subnationals has enabled his administration to initiate critical interventions aimed at uplifting the poor, especially in northern Nigeria.

“Without allowing local governments to have autonomy, we cannot address poverty or employment in Nigeria. All 23 local government chairmen in Kaduna are here today. You are the real drivers of this initiative,” he noted.

Restating Kaduna‘s commitment to agriculture, he pointed out that the sector contributes about 43 percent to Nigeria’s GDP and employs around 60 percent of the workforce.

“In Kaduna, we are fighting poverty through agriculture. We want to remain the agricultural hub of Nigeria,” he added.

Abubakar Bagudu, minister of budget and economic planning, also commended the president’s ‘Renewed Hope’ agenda, praising his courage in implementing tough but necessary reforms.

“The president thinks, breathes and works for Nigeria. He’s confronting our realities without blame,” Bagudu said.

“Today, our global ratings have improved, and bold measures are turning the country in the right direction.”

Ibrahim Masari, who represented Tinubu, reiterated the president’s commitment to the welfare of all Nigerians.

Masari also announced the distribution of over 12,367 bags of rice in Kaduna as part of a nationwide relief initiative.

“This initiative is a demonstration of the president’s empathy and proactive approach to improving lives. The equitable distribution covers all 255 wards in Kaduna state,” he said.

He admonished all stakeholders, including community leaders and volunteers, to ensure transparency and fairness in the distribution process.

“We urge everyone involved to act with diligence and integrity. Beneficiaries should use this support wisely and continue to stand by the government as we work together to overcome challenges,” Masari added.