above government approved price.
Governor Sani Bello gave the warning when he visited Savannah Fertilizer
Services, Kontagora.
He called for proper coordination towards the sale of fertilizer so that
it gets to the real farmers.
According to him, anyone found selling the product above the government
approved price should be reported to the appropriate authority so that
action would be taken.
He decried the situation whereby the fertilizer ends up in the hands of
non-farmers which is the main reason for the price hike.
The General Manager, Savannah Fertilizer Services Limited, Danjuma
Alhassan while taking the governor round the facility said that they
produce about 1000 bags daily.
Alhassan said that they are in touch with real farmers, assuring the
governor that the product will get to the real farmers.
The newly established fertilizer factory is being supported by the
government through the provision of raw materials, while the product is
being supplied in three States, Niger, Kaduna, and Katsina.
The Governor also inspected the ongoing road construction along
kontagora -kampanin waya town