By Lateef Ibrahim, Abuja
In his determination to ensure transparent and equitable distribution of agricultural inputs for the 2026 farming season, Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has approved the establishment of a State Committee on the Distribution of Fertilizer.
The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who conveyed the Governor’s approval, explained that the committee is expected to oversee the effective distribution of fertilizer across the state and ensure that the commodity reaches genuine farmers in all parts of Gombe State to boost agricultural productivity and strengthen food security.
The Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security was appointed Chairman, while the Permanent Secretary Ministry for Local Government, Special Adviser on Agriculture, the Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture and the Director, Agriculture will serve as members.
Representatives of Civil Society Organisations in the Committee are Ibrahim Yusuf 3000, Prof. Tahir Inuwa and Rev. Chris Godobe.
Other members are representatives of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Gombe State, the Nigeria Police, Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and a representative of Persons with Disabilities.
According to the SSG, the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, will serve as Secretary of the committee.
All the appointments, according to a statement by Ismaila Uba Misilli,
Director-General (Press Affairs),
Government House
Gombe, are with effect from 27th July, 2026.
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