Lucky Obukohwo Reporting
In order to ensure food security in the country, the Federal Government said it has proposed a whooping sum of N2 billion for the National Agricultural Land Development Authority (NALDA), to clears lands for farms in some states.
Aside that, the government is expected to spend N200 million for land preparation of NALDA farms in some states that are yet to be disclosed.
In addition, N100 million is to be spent on the excavation of trenches along NALDA farms.
The government also proposed N80 million for the procurement of seeds, fertilizers, agrochemicals and inputs to NALDA farms.
In addition, procurement of agricultural working materials like knapsacks, wheel barrows, raincoats, rain boots, and safety boots would cost N52.125 million.
According to the 2025 Appropriation Bill presented by President Bola Tinubu before the National Assembly, the government will procure motorcycles and cargo tricycles for farm supervision in some states for N86.4 million.
The design and construction of one warehouse for storage of equipment and materials would cost N250 million.
The above expenditures are different from the construction of farm hostels/ farm housing units for farmers at a cost of N22,496,266.
The budget estimates also show that the government plans to spend N250 million to promote biodiversity and development of plantations for banana, teak and cashew trees to enhance yield and contribute to food and fibre security.