GOVT. PAYS OVER K360 MILLION TO NORTHERN PROVINCE FARMERS

GOVERNMENT has paid out over K360 million to farmers in Northern Province who supplied their maize to the Food Reserve Agency (FRA).

Northern Province Deputy Permanent Secretary, Lewis Mwape has confirmed the development. 

Mr Mwape who led Ministry of Information and Media Director Spokesperson Thabo Kawana to check the process at the various banks in Mungwi and Kasama districts disclosed that the disbursement of funds to farmers across the province is progressing well.

He explained that the payment to farmers will also promote cash in the economy.

Mr Mwape hfurther indicated the government’s commitment to procuring more maize from farmers in the province.

And Mr Kawana has reiterated government’s commitment in paying farmers on time

He also expressed satisfaction with the operations of banks in the province who are paying the farmers.

He explained that the government holds in high esteem matters of food security in the country.

He added that the government is not only paying farmers but pensioners.

Mr Kawana has since advised farmers who have been paid to utilise the money prudently by investing in agriculture to increasing productivity in this year’s farming season

“I wish to re-emphasize that farmers should completely desist from receiving handouts which the government discourages but rather work hard in driving the economy forward.” He added

And Indo Zambia Bank Mungwi Branch Manager, Emmanuel Nabwalya has described the payment process as progressive.

Mr Nabwalya indicated that the bank is clearing about K8 million per week to pay farmers.

Meanwhile, Cosmas Mwape a farmer has commended government for paying them in time   

Another farmer, Chiloloma Bwalya expressed gratitude to the government for the timely payments which will help them prepare for this year’s farming season in time. – ZANIS.

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