Member of the House of Representatives, representing Bogoro/Dass/Tafawa Balewa Federal Constituency under the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Bauchi State, Hon Jafaru Gambo Leko, has described farm inputs as crucial in enhancing food security by improving agricultural productivity and sustainability in several ways. 

The member therefore empowered a total of 325 farmers with farm inputs drawn from the three LGAs that make up the constituency.

Jafaru Leko, while distributing the farm inputs on Saturday in Bogoro, said that the empowerment was part of his campaign promises to the people of the constituency.

He also said that the initiative aims to support local farmers by providing essential resources for agricultural activities, potentially enhancing local agricultural productivity and livelihoods in the constituency.

Jafaru Leko, represented by Abdulrashheed Ahmed Muazu, member representing Tafawa Balewa Constituency in the State Assembly, said that empowerment is the only weapon to fight poverty.

He also said this effort would directly impact the agricultural sector within his constituency, emphasising his commitment to supporting rural development through practical initiatives.

According to him, “The items distributed include 100 water pumps, 100 farm sprayers,100 organic liquid fertilizer and 25 grinding machines to 325 constituents.”

The lawmaker pledged to continue the empowerment initiative for people of the constituency to improve their livelihood.

He however cautioned against selling the farm inputs and also encouraged people to engage in farming to improve food production.

Alhaji Alhassan Sadiq, who was  Chairman of the occasion, commended the efforts of the lawmaker on his empowerment initiative.

He urged those who have not benefited to be patient and wait for their time, according to him, more empowerment programs are on the way.

Also speaking, Mr Rabiu Garba, APC Legal Officer and Stakeholder in the constituency commended the House of Representative member for the empowerment initiative.

He appreciated all the party members for their patience and response during the empowerment ceremony.

Miss Rejoice Gideon, a beneficiary, expressed her appreciation to Jafaru Leko for the gesture, saying, “The water pump machine would enhance irrigation systems and drought-resistant crop varieties.”