Food security: Governor Masari To Procured Fertilizer For Dry Season Farming In Katsina.


Katsina State Governor Rt. Hon. Aminu Bello Masari has directed for the procurement of fertilizer for dry season farming in the state.

The state commissioner of water resources, Alhaji Salisu Gambo Dandume disclosed this while briefing newsmen on the outcome of 15 the regular executive council meeting presided over by Governor Aminu Bello Masari at General Muhammad Buhari house in katsina on Wednesday.

The water resources commissioner explained that the directive followed the realisation that farmers start planting for dry season in November, annually.

Alhaji Salisu Dandume disclosed that the council had also deliberated on reports on various contractual works provided and are now in progress.

He named the projects to include the purchase of 63 electricity transformers, the on upgrading and renovation of Ajiwa water works, the digitisation of KTTV, the expansion and upgrading of some educational institutions among others.

The water resources commissioner was accompanied by that of land and survey and the permanent secretary in the ministry of information, Dr Ahmed Muhammad qabassiyyu during the press conference.

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