29/07/2026
IMPACT ASSESSMENT: DR. YAUMI'S STRATEGIC APPROACH IN AGRICULTURE AND SECURITY
~ Inaugurated Agro-Rangers with monthly stipend for Safe Farming
~ Launched Subsidized Tractor to Expand Farming Land
~ Resubsidized Fertilizer for Bumper Harvest
Over the last two years, agricultural activities in Magumeri LGA were severely affected by insecurity, low productivity, and lack of mechanization. Many farmers could not cultivate their farms due to herders’ intrusion, while others lacked inputs and machinery to cultivate effectively.
In response, the Executive Chairman of Magumeri LGA, Engr. Dr. Ali Yaumi designed a strategic 3-point approach to restore civil authority, protect livelihoods, and revamp agriculture across Farming communities in Magumeri in line with his G7.
1. Constituted Agro-Rangers with monthly allowance for Safe Farming:
To address insecurity on farmlands, the Council constituted Agro-Rangers in partnership with the Borno State Agro-Rangers project and the Civilian JTF. The Council approved monthly allowances as incentive to all members. Priority deployment was in Farming communities in Magumeri, Ardoram Kareram, Hoyo/Chinguwa, Titiwa, and Gajigana wards.
The patrol team ensured herders and livestock vacated farming areas peacefully through intelligence and community engagement.
The impact of this strategy is that farmer-herder clashes have significantly reduced. Farmers now access their farms freely without fear, and community leaders have testified to improved peace and security in rural areas.
2. Launched of subsidized Tractor to Expand Farming Land:
Recognizing that manual labor limits productivity, Dr. Yaumi has launched subsidized tractor services last month for all farmers within Magumeri LGA. The service is provided at no cost to support timely land preparation and expansion of cultivated areas.
The farmers in Magumeri are now able to cultivate larger portions of land with less stress and cost. This is the impact of the people oriented project. This has directly increased the potential for higher yields and food production in the LGA.
3. To further boost production, the LGA facilitated the distribution of subsidized fertilizer from the state government at the cost of #30,000, which the council resubsidized to #20,000 to farmers across the 13 wards of Magumeri. This intervention was aimed at reducing input costs and improving soil fertility.
Farmers have expressed optimism for a bumper harvest this season. The support has renewed confidence in government and demonstrated commitment to food security. The impact is envisaged by the people.
Dr. Yaumi’s strategic approach of combining Security, agricultural Mechanization (tractor) and Inputs (fertilizer) has restored civil authority, rebuilt trust in government, and repositioned agriculture as the backbone of Magumeri’s recovery.
The visible presence of government services at the grassroots is a clear sign that governance and service delivery have returned to the people of Magumeri.
The bridge building is aligning every shape for a brighter and prosperous Magumeri of everyone's dream.