The National Agriculture Land Development Authority (NALDA) has distributed farm inputs to 1000 farmers across Lagos and Nasarawa states to boost food production in the country.
The beneficiaries spread across Lagos East Senatorial District consisting of Epe, Ibeju/Lekki, Ikorodu, Agbowa, Imota, and some others in Nasarawa were provided with improved seed varieties, fertilizers, herbicides, and fungicides
The Executive Secretary of NALDA Paul Ikonne while handing over the far inputs to 500 beneficiaries in Lagos State disclosed that the inputs were distributed based on the comparative advantage of each state.
In addition, he said biometrics of the beneficiaries were captured on their farms to ensure a comprehensive database of farmers and also ensure that only genuine farmers benefit.
The ES who was represented by the Director, Information Communications Technology, Mr. Chima Onuha, revealed that the distribution was carried…
Source: Guardian Newspaper
