AFAN distances self from Alleged Extortion of Jigawa Farmers
"Engr Auwal described the he activities of such fraudsters is capable of creating mistrust between farmers ...
By Rabiu Ali Ali, Dutse
Wed, 11th Dec, 2024
The Jigawa State Chapter of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) has expressed dismay over allegations of fraudulently extorting money from farmers across Jigawa State.
The association raised the alarm in a press statement issued by the AFAN state chairman Engineer Auwal Garba Ibrahim who promised to fish out the suspected fraudsters to face the wrath of the law.
He said the association observed with dismay how the suspected fraudsters go about impersonating AFAN leaders collecting money from farmers in the name of registration for special Agricultural Intervention.
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According to him the program mention for registration by the fraudsters is fake and not existing anywhere, and called on the farmers to report the suspects to any nearest AFAN executive of security agency.
“Engr Auwal described the he activities of such fraudsters is capable of creating mistrust between farmers and leaders which is tantamount to undermine the Jigawa state and federal government policy on agriculture.
“We want to make it clear that the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Jigawa State Chapter has no such practice, and we do not charge farmers for any of our services or support programs by the Federal or State Government or any organization”
“We strongly condemn this illegal, inhuman and unethical behaviour. The syndicate involved in this extortion scheme are not legitimate leaders/agents of our association in any capacity”.
“We urge farmers and the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity immediately to local authorities and our office” AFAN .
