Gombe Sets Up Multi-Stakeholder Committee to Oversee 2026 Fertiliser Distribution

Gombe Sets Up Multi-Stakeholder Committee to Oversee 2026 Fertiliser Distribution

The approval was conveyed in a statement issued on Monday by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who said the committee would oversee the distribution process to ensure that subsidised fertiliser reaches genuine farmers in all parts of the state.

He said the initiative is part of the state government’s commitment to improving agricultural productivity, preventing diversion of farm inputs and strengthening food security through efficient implementation of its agricultural support programme.

According to the statement, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security will chair the committee, while members include the Permanent Secretary, Ministry for Local Government; the Special Adviser on Agriculture; the Chairman of the Gombe State House of Assembly Committee on Agriculture; and the Director of Agriculture.

To reinforce transparency and public participation, the committee also includes three representatives of civil society organisations—Mr Ibrahim Yusuf 3000, Professor Tahir Inuwa and Reverend Chris Godobe.

Other members are representatives of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Gombe State chapter, the Nigeria Police Force, the Department of State Services (DSS), the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and a representative of Persons with Disabilities.

The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, will serve as Secretary of the committee.

Professor Njodi said all appointments take effect from 27 July 2026.

The committee is expected to monitor the distribution of fertiliser across the state’s 11 local government areas, ensure compliance with government guidelines and promote fairness in the allocation process.

The establishment of the committee reflects the Inuwa Yahaya administration’s continued emphasis on transparency in the implementation of agricultural programmes. It also aligns with the government’s broader strategy of supporting farmers with timely access to farm inputs to boost crop yields, improve rural livelihoods and enhance food security.

Agriculture remains one of the key pillars of Gombe State’s economic development agenda, with the government in recent years expanding access to improved seeds, mechanisation services and subsidised fertiliser as part of efforts to increase food production and stimulate economic growth.