NEDC distributes food items, fertilizer to IDPs in Bauchi
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has distributed about 1,000 bags of maize flour to indigents and Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) across Bauchi State as part of efforts to alleviate hunger and support vulnerable families. The commission also distributed about 5,000 bags of NPK fertilizer to farmers and associations across the state to boost farming […]
The North East Development Commission (NEDC) has provided food and fertiliser assistance to Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and impoverished residents in Bauchi State. Approximately 1,000 bags of maize flour have been distributed to vulnerable households, while 5,000 bags of NPK fertiliser have been given to farmers and associations to bolster agricultural output.
Bauchi State Coordinator Alhaji Aliyu Isiyaku stated that these measures aim to improve livelihoods and bolster food security amid the rainy season. The NEDC highlighted the importance of fertilizer for achieving bountiful harvests during the rainy season. Isiyaku emphasized the commission's commitment to revitalising Bauchi and other North Eastern states through projects that enhance living conditions.
A representative of IDPs, Malam Buba Musa Shehu, expressed gratitude for the NEDC's support and appealed for additional social amenities and sustainable livelihood opportunities for IDPs.
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