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The Digest:

Nigerian farmers are still in the Waiting Game, 69 days after the federal government launched 2,000 tractors and other farm implements. The delay has sparked outrage among farmers' groups, who fear the wet season is slipping away. Officials say they are awaiting a presidential directive before distribution can begin.

Key Points:

  • 2,000 tractors launched by the federal government have not been distributed.
  • The delay has frustrated farmers as the crucial wet season nears its end.
  • The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) expressed surprise at the delay.
  • The President of the Community Allied Farmers Association described the situation as "disappointing."
  • Highly placed government officials say they are awaiting a directive from the Presidency.
  • Minister of Agriculture Abubakar Kyari confirmed they are waiting for presidential approval.
  • The initiative is part of President Tinubu's "Renewed Hope Agenda" on food security.
The delay highlights a significant disconnect between government policy and its implementation, raising serious questions about the commitment to boosting food production. Farmers are now left in a state of uncertainty, hoping for a swift resolution.

Sources: Daily Trust