Zamfara State Government has reacted to the audio clip on social media where it was alleged that the state government has directed local government councils, traditional rulers and farmers in the state to buy fertilizers at N12,000 per bag.
However, in a statement by Ibrahim Magaji Dosara, Honourable Commissioner for Information, Zamfara State, he said; “The general public is hereby informed that the content of the clip is blatant lie that is baseless and unfounded. It is nothing but an attempt to smear the good image and reputation of Govwrnor Bello Muhammad Matawalle.”
“For the avoidance of doubt, the government of Zamfara State purchased enough fertilizer for this year’s farming season at cost and ordered its sales at N7,000 per bag as part of its subsidy to the farmers.”
“Government did not force anybody to buy the fertilizer. Henceforth, anybody found involved in this scam will be dealt with, in accordance to rules of law.”
“The government is doing everything possible to help farmers in the state to ensure bumper harvest of food and cash crops in all the nooks and crannies of the state as part of its efforts in ensuring food security in the state.”
“Members of the public are therefore advised to report anybody found sabotaging the government efforts in this direction.”