“But within the next 10 days, all farmers are expected to have received their inputs to commence cultivation,” he said.
Mr Abdullahi said that the rains accompanied by windstorm ravaged farmlands
A check by journalists in Bauchi and Gombe showed that the states are at various implementation stages of the programme.
In Jigawa, the state government procured 6,000 metric tonnes of fertilisers for sale to the farmers.
“This is why we are appealing to residents to cooperate with us and stop dumping wastes in drainages or building on waterways.”
The suspects, also caught with 43 wrappers, were arrested by EFCC operatives while attempting to share the money to influence voters.
The EFCC commander said the suspects would be charged to court after the investigation.
He said that Mr Dankwambo polled 143,155 votes to defeat his closest rival, Mr Alkali of the APC, who scored votes 77,948.
Mr Bille said in Gombe on Wednesday that 225 persons had so far been tested, out of which 20 were confirmed positive and 10 were treated and discharged.
