The Savannah Regional Coordinating Council in collaboration with the Regional Department of Agriculture has held a regional stakeholder durber today, Tuesday 9th April, 2024 to highlight the second phase of the planting for food and jobs program
The second phase of the planting for food and jobs program has been rolled out following the national launch which took place on 11th March 2024, registration exercise including farmers and their institutions is currently ongoing across the country in all regions and districts.
At the stakeholder sensitization durber, the savannah regional minister, Hon. Saeed Muhazu Jibril said the Planting for Food and Jobs (PFJs) phase 2.0 is more than just providing financial assistance to farmers but about investing in the future of agriculture in the region and the nation diversly.
According to him, the PFJs program has been a beacon of hope, a testament to commitment to revitalizing the agricultural sector and ensuring food security for the nation and as the regional minister, Hon. Muhazu threw more light on the PFJs phase 2.0 and said it is a new era of progress and prosperity for farmers and the nation as a whole.
He continued that the PFJs represents a bold step forward in government’s mission to empower farmers and enhance agricultural productivity and therefore, building upon the success of the phase 2.0, whereas, the initiative is designed to further bolster efforts by providing inputs and access to credit facilities to interested farmers, enabling them to access the resources they need to thrive and succeed.
He noted that access to credit facilities is often a barrier for many farmers, particularly smallholder farmers who form the backbone of the agricultural sector and by providing them with the necessary inputs upfront and allowing them to pay back after cultivation, it’s not only shunning the obstacles but also fostering a culture of entrepreneurship within the farming communities.
The minister called upon all stakeholders, government agencies, traditional authorities, agricultural organizations, financial institutions, private sector partners, and most importantly the farmers to put in collective efforts and unwavering determination so that the goal for PFJs phase 2.0 will exceed expections.
Source: Musah Abdul Fatawu/ Spear FM-Damongo
