Jigawa Approves N7bn for Rice Cultivation, Adds N365.7m for Tube-Wells

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By Paulinus Sunday

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August 19, 2025 – The Jigawa State Government has approved the release of N7 billion for the payment of Agro-Inputs Dealer and Service Providers under the 2025 dry season rice cultivation programme.

The move is aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and ensuring food security in the state.

This was announced by the Commissioner for Information, Youth, Sports and Culture, Mr Sagir Musa, after the State Executive Council meeting on Tuesday in Dutse. He explained that the fund would speed up the implementation of the 2025 Dry Season Rice Input Voucher System, which is designed to support farmers with critical agricultural inputs.

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“In a bold move to strengthen food security, empower rural farmers, and ensure a bumper harvest, the council has approved the sum, in addition to the sum of N3,268,336,287.00, redeemed by the agro-farmers,” Musa said.

He further explained that the farmers who benefited from the dry season rice programme in the previous season brought the total investment in the project to N10,330,522,777.00.

The commissioner stressed that the state government was intensifying its dry season rice farming initiative through the timely provision and full payment of agricultural resources.

These include high quality seeds, fertilisers, and chemicals to support thousands of farmers across Jigawa. He noted that the plan reflects the administration’s commitment to make the state a leading hub for rice production in Nigeria.

Musa also revealed that the council had approved N365.7 million for the construction of 4,600 tube-wells in key farming communities.

He said, “The intervention is designed to enhance water access for dry season rice farming, empower smallholder farmers and increase agricultural productivity, paving the way for a bumper harvest.”

The government believes these measures will strengthen its agricultural transformation agenda and provide opportunities for sustainable farming development across the state.

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