NEDC Distributes Food and Fertilizer to Bauchi IDPs

On Friday, the NEDC, represented by Bauchi State Coordinator Alhaji Aliyu Isiyaku, distributed approximately 5,000 bags of NPK fertilizer and maize flour to support farmers and vulnerable households in Bauchi State. This initiative aims to improve livelihoods and enhance food production during the rainy season.

Isiyaku stated that the fertilizer distribution is part of the commission's agricultural support program, which is crucial for achieving good crop yields and food security. He emphasized the importance of modern agricultural inputs for farmers to ensure a bountiful harvest.

The distribution included handing over fertilizer to trusted associations for community members and direct distribution to farmers. Malam Buba Musa Shehu, the Bauchi State Chairman of Internally Displaced Persons, expressed gratitude for the support, highlighting the maize flour's significance in alleviating hardships faced by IDPs.

He urged NEDC and other organizations to provide additional social amenities and sustainable livelihood sources for IDPs.