Close Menu
PARADIGM NEWS
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    • Home
    • Privacy Policy
    Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Telegram
    PARADIGM NEWS
    • Home
    • Features

      How MH-NoW Advocates Reusable Pads for Nigerian Girls

      August 4, 2025

      I’ll dress elegantly for a week, lady vows as Kano women storm markets

      March 29, 2025

      Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje’s Legacy of Progress and Excellence

      December 25, 2024

      The rise and fall of Faruk Lawan: A lesson in power and intrigues

      December 17, 2024

      Will The Axing of Zakirai Make Education Great In Kano

      December 17, 2024
    • News
      1. Local
      2. National
      3. International
      4. View All

      Kano Invests N300 Million in Sumaila LGA to End Water Crisis

      August 14, 2025

      Kano Governor’s Aide Inspects N300m Projects in Minjibir LGA

      August 12, 2025

      Access to Next Funding Tranche Tied to Project Completion- KNSG Warns LGAs

      August 4, 2025

      Kano PWD Groups Deny Slamming Govt Over Disability Commission Delay

      July 31, 2025

      FG Pledges Timely Completion of Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway

      August 15, 2025

      South East Projects in Focus as FG Begins Citizens’ Engagement

      August 14, 2025

      Journalists’ Pay, Healthcare Top Agenda as NUJ Pushes for Media Reform Bill

      August 13, 2025

      NUJ Tours Key Project Sites in Kano Ahead of NEC Meeting

      August 12, 2025

      White House Defends Firing of BLS Director Amid Controversy

      August 4, 2025

      Israeli Attacks Kill 21 in Gaza; 181 Dead from Hunger

      August 4, 2025

      South Korea’s Lee Gains Public Backing After 15% US Tariff Deal

      August 4, 2025

      Trump to Withdraw U.S. from UNESCO Again, Slams “Woke”

      July 29, 2025

      Gov Yusuf Tasks Committee to Mobilize 10M Voters in Kano

      August 23, 2025

      Kano Correspondents’ Chapel Restores DSTV, Deploys 5G Internet

      August 23, 2025

      Water Is Not for Sale”: CAPPA Rejects Lagos PPP Concession

      August 22, 2025

      Correspondents Chapel: A Beacon of Excellence in Journalism

      August 22, 2025
    • Politics

      NNPP Alleges Collusion, Rejects Tsanyawa/Ghari Rerun Results

      August 17, 2025

      Kano Bye-Election: PDP Demands Transparency, Rejects Intimidation of Voters

      August 16, 2025

      Butchers, Livestock Traders Mobilise Funds for Tinubu, Namadi’s Re-Election

      August 8, 2025

      Kano APC Strategizes as Stakeholders Endorse Tinubu’s Re-Election

      August 6, 2025

      DSP Barau Jibrin Best to Lead Kano in 2027 – Minister Ata

      August 3, 2025
    • Conflict

      Kadpoly Retiree faults Committee, Demolition Of Property

      March 27, 2025

      President Tinubu Declares State of Emergency in Rivers State

      March 18, 2025

      El-Rufai Defends Najaatu Muhammad Against Ribadus Denials

      February 5, 2025

      Tinubu’s Corruption Saga: Najaatu-Ribadu Feud Takes Center Stage

      February 5, 2025

      Kano Inaugurates Committee to Investigate Rimin Zakara Dispute

      February 3, 2025
    • More
      • Analysis
      • Business
      • Crime
      • Cultural events
      • Economy
      • Education
      • Editorial
      • Entertainment
      • Environment
      • Fashion
      • Health
      • Lifestyle
      • Personality profile
      • Science
      • Sports
      • Technology
    • Hausa

      An Ceto Yara 14 Daga Hannun Kungiyar Safarar Yara a Adamawa

      August 21, 2025

      Tubabbun Matasa 718 Sun Yi Alkawarin Zama Jakadu na Gari a Kano

      August 21, 2025

      Za Mu Yi Aiki Tare Da YFPM Don Tsaftace Aikin Jarida-Waiya

      August 20, 2025

      An Cafke Ma’aikaciyar jinya ta bogi bayan ta Kula da Marasa lafiya 4,400

      August 18, 2025

      Gwamnatin Imo ta Haramta bikin yaye Daliban Nursery da JSS 3

      August 18, 2025
    Subscribe
    PARADIGM NEWS
    Home » Civil Society Raises Alarm Over Gombe States Agriculture Budget
    Agriculture

    Civil Society Raises Alarm Over Gombe States Agriculture Budget

    EditorBy EditorApril 16, 2025Updated:April 16, 2025No Comments3 Mins Read
    Facebook Twitter Telegram WhatsApp
    IMG 20250415 WA0186

    Muhammad Jamil Abubakar

    Civil society CSOs groups and agricultural advocates have expressed strong concern over the Gombe State Government’s 2025 agriculture budget, describing it as inadequate, inconsistent, and lacking critical support for smallholder farmers, particularly women and youth.

    At a press briefing in Gombe organized by the Small Scale Women Farmers Organization in Nigeria (SWOFON) and the Gombe State Budget Committee Group (BCG), with support from ActionAid Nigeria’s SUPIA project, stakeholders criticized the 3.6% allocation to agriculture far below the 10% benchmark set by the Maputo and Malabo Declarations.

    Ad 4

    President Tinubu Appoints New Leadership for Bank of Agriculture

    The Chairman of the Gombe State Budget Committee, Yusuf Yahaya Atiku described agriculture as the backbone of the state’s economy and lamented the persistent underfunding of key areas.

    “This is about more than numbers it’s about lives and livelihoods. Critical sectors like mechanization, farm inputs, and climate resilience continue to face neglect,” he said.

    Ad 3

    The budget review revealed several concerning trends including allocation for smallholder women farmers dropped from ₦50 million in 2024 to ₦30 million in 2025, the ₦100 million earmarked for mechanization in 2024 was never released and has now been removed, Youth in agriculture remains at ₦20 million, with no evidence of utilization in prior years, and no provisions were made for agricultural credit, irrigation, post-harvest loss reduction, research and development, or climate-resilient farming.

    The SWOFON Gombe State Coordinator, Airudia Mamman, emphasized that continued decline in agricultural funding threatens food security, poverty reduction, and rural development.

    Ash Noor

    Just In: Nigeria, Bangladesh Strengthen Defence, Agricultural Ties

    “This budget does not reflect the reality of farmers, especially women who produce the bulk of our food,” she said.

    However, stakeholders welcomed some positive developments, the allocation for agricultural extension services saw an increase from ₦5 million in 2024 to ₦40 million in 2025 for mobility and communication tools, yet, no funds were provided for training or recruiting extension agents.

    The Executive Director of Hope Foundation for the Lonely, Sarah A. Yapwa also noted that while fertilizer subsidies remain at ₦1 billion, other farm input funding dropped from ₦30 million to ₦25 million, and there is no dedicated support for organic fertilizers.

    The organizations called on the Gombe State Government to increase agricultural funding to meet the 10% Maputo Declaration benchmark, ensure full, timely, and transparent implementation of allocated funds, restore and expand budget lines for mechanization, post-harvest loss reduction, and climate-smart agriculture, Institutionalize monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, and strengthen stakeholder engagement and legislative oversight for better transparency and accountability.

    The briefing concluded with a call for collaborative action among government, civil society, and the media to address the gaps and prioritize agriculture as a driver of economic stability and food security in the state.15-4-2025.

    Share. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Telegram WhatsApp

    Related Posts

    KBSG Refutes Claims of Supplying Adulterated Fertilizer to Farmers

    August 22, 2025

    Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Reflected in Dr Gwaram’s Leadership-FCAPT Staff

    August 17, 2025

    Kano Government Trains 72 Teachers on Modern Fish Farming

    August 13, 2025

    Agric Workers Key to Food Security, Economin Growth-Gov Yusuf

    August 5, 2025
    Add A Comment
    Leave A Reply Cancel Reply

    Editors Picks

    Gov Yusuf Tasks Committee to Mobilize 10M Voters in Kano

    August 23, 2025

    GAA Founder Threatens Sanctions as Athletes Ordered to Shun NYG

    August 23, 2025

    Katsina United Strengthens Squad with 5 Homegrown Football Talents

    August 23, 2025

    Kano Correspondents’ Chapel Restores DSTV, Deploys 5G Internet

    August 23, 2025
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • TikTok
    • WhatsApp
    Hajaj Albait 2
    © 2025 PARADIGM NEWS
    • Home
    • Privacy Policy

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.