Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum flags off the 2026 wet farming season with a package aimed at supporting smallholder agriculture. Multiple reports state that Zulum launches a 50% subsidised fertiliser scheme and distributes free farm inputs to 120,000 farmers across the state. The initiative is described as targeting smallholder farmers to improve access to key inputs for the planting period.
In addition to the agricultural support, one report also says Zulum announces ₦500 million in cash support for vulnerable residents in five local government areas. Both outlets frame the programme as part of the governor’s broader effort to strengthen rural livelihoods ahead of the wet season.
The reports do not provide further detail on the distribution timeline, the specific types of inputs included beyond fertiliser, or the exact eligibility criteria for participating farmers. They consistently attribute the announcement to Zulum and identify the central components as the 50% fertiliser subsidy and free inputs for 120,000 farmers.
