21st June, 2015
Senator Abdul-Aziz Nyako of Adamawa Central Senatorial District, has donated improved maize seedlings to be distributed among 30,000 farmers in the district.
Presenting the seedlings in Yola on Sunday, Nyako, son of impeached Adamawa governor, Murtala Nyako said the donation was part of his grassroots empowerment effort at eradicating poverty in the state.
He said that the seedlings, apart from being high yield, was drought resistant and could cope with the weather in the state, warning the beneficiaries not to sell the seedlings.
He added that his office would provide agricultural experts that would go round to enlighten farmers on planting and method of applying fertiliser.
“I know the hardship people are going through and therefore want to appeal to you not to sell the seedlings or cook them for consumption, they are poisonous.
“The present administration is doing its best to better your lives and I can assure you that in the few months to come, you will see positive changes by the grace of God,” Nyako said.
He noted that he and other senators from the North-East geopolitical zone had begun a move to sponsor a bill for a North East commission to address poverty and inadequate infrastructure in the zone.
In his remarks, the Director of AbdulAziz Campaign Organisation, Alhaji Isa Bagalchi, said the donation was timely and urged AbdulAziz to embark on people oriented programmes.
“This gesture by you just few days in the senate has proved your commitment to selfless service,” Bagalchi said.
During the presentation, Mr Joseph Jaryum, an agricultural expert, delivered a lecture on how to plant the seed, when to apply fertiliser and type of fertiliser to apply.