The Federal Government in partnership with Unity Bank disclosed its financial support plan for farmers in the country through the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) Anchor Borrowers’ Scheme.

In a statement by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Unity Bank, Tomi Somefun, 120,000 maize farmers would receive support through the scheme during the planting season.

The programme has, since its inception on 17 November 2015, benefited 3.8 million farmers, receiving a total of N554.61 billion.

Recently, President Muhammadu Buhari, shared that he had signed N600 billion for use to support farmers during the planting season.

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