Bauchi halts chemical spraying on farmlands following farmer backlash, governor apologises

BusinessDay | 26-08-2026 12:14pm |

Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed Abdulkadir has apologized to agricultural stakeholders after the state ministry of agriculture mistakenly sprayed herbicides on farmlands. The incident led to a backlash from farmers, prompting the government to halt the chemical spraying exercise. The governor's apology is part of efforts to address the concerns of affected farmers and prevent future occurrences.

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