Rice farmers in Yauri, Ngaski, and Shanga Local Government Areas of Kebbi State have appealed to the State Government to come to their aid after floodwaters from the River Niger destroyed all their rice farms.
Hundreds of farmers lost their produce, estimated to be worth millions of naira, due to the devastating floods.
The farmers say their situation is critical, as many had invested heavily in the hope of a good harvest – hope they say is now in jeopardy
Shuaibu Gidanbindigawa, one of the affected farmers, described the situation as strange and unprecedented.
He said, water from the River Niger first took over the farms, and later washed away everything.
Shu’aibu added that, “we have already lost everything. For the farmers of Shanga, Yauri, and Ngaski, all I can say is may God intervene in our situation”
He said the do not need sympathy visits, but real
support from government through tangible interventions
Yauri, Ngaski, and Shanga are among the key rice-producing areas in Kebbi State and have been major contributors to the state’s rice production.
(Editor Oloyede Oworu)
