Enugu Governor Peter Mbah Expands Farmers' Support Programme, Approves Free Distribution of 63,000 Fertiliser Bags and Farm Inputs

Enugu Governor Peter Mbah Expands Farmers' Support Programme, Approves Free Distribution of 63,000 Fertiliser Bags and Farm Inputs

Description: Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah has approved the free distribution of over 63,000 bags of fertilisers and agricultural inputs to registered farmers across the state's 17 LGAs, boosting food security and agricultural productivity.

Peter Mbah Unveils Largest Agricultural Intervention in Enugu State History

The Enugu State Government has launched its biggest agricultural support programme yet, with Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah approving the free distribution of more than 63,000 bags of organic and inorganic fertilisers alongside improved farm inputs for registered farmers across all 17 local government areas.

The initiative is designed to strengthen food security, increase crop yields, improve rural livelihoods, and accelerate agricultural development across Enugu State.

The Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialisation, Dr. Patrick Nwabueze Ubru, announced that the programme will officially commence with a flag-off ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at Michael Okpara Square, Enugu.

Farmers to Receive Fertilisers, Improved Seeds and Agrochemicals

Beyond fertilisers, beneficiaries will receive a comprehensive package of agricultural inputs, including:

Over 63,000 bags of organic and inorganic fertilisers

Agrochemicals

Improved cassava stems

High-yield tomato seeds

Pepper seeds

Rice seeds

Maize seeds

Other essential farming materials

The intervention targets registered farmers and aims to enhance productivity while ensuring increased food production throughout the state.

Programme Has Expanded Every Year Under Peter Mbah

The latest intervention reflects the Enugu State Government's continued investment in agriculture.

2024 Agricultural Support

12,000 bags of fertilisers distributed

Improved seedlings and cassava stems supplied

Herbicides and power tillers provided

Intervention valued at over ₦4.6 billion

Thousands of smallholder farmers benefited, leading to increased agricultural output.

2025 Expansion

Following the success of the 2024 programme, the government expanded support by distributing:

Over 40,000 bags of fertilisers

Agricultural inputs to more than 60,000 registered farmers

Mechanisation support

Improved seeds and agrochemicals

The state credited the programme for bumper harvests, improved food availability, and more stable prices of staple crops.

2026: The Biggest Agricultural Intervention Yet

The 2026 edition marks the largest agricultural empowerment initiative in Enugu State's history.

With more than 63,000 fertiliser bags approved alongside an expanded range of farming inputs, the government aims to:

Increase food production

Improve farmers' incomes

Reduce food shortages

Support rural economic growth

Strengthen food security

Position agriculture as a key driver of Enugu's economy

Registered Farmers to Receive SMS Invitations

According to Dr. Ubru, shortlisted farmers will receive SMS notifications from ENSAgric containing details on when and where to collect their allocated farm inputs.

Beneficiaries have been encouraged to attend the official launch ceremony and take advantage of the government's agricultural support programme.

Governor Mbah Reaffirms Commitment to Agriculture

The Enugu State Government says agriculture remains a cornerstone of its economic transformation agenda.

Governor Peter Mbah's administration believes empowering farmers with quality fertilisers, improved seeds, and modern farming inputs will boost productivity, create employment opportunities, reduce poverty, and ensure long-term food security for residents.

The programme also aligns with broader efforts to diversify the state's economy through sustainable agricultural development.

Conclusion

The approval of over 63,000 bags of fertilisers and expanded farm inputs demonstrates Governor Peter Mbah's growing investment in agriculture and rural development. As the programme begins across Enugu's 17 local government areas, thousands of farmers are expected to benefit, paving the way for higher yields, improved incomes, and greater food security.

If successfully implemented, the initiative could become one of Nigeria's leading state-backed agricultural empowerment programmes.

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