Senegal has received 25,000 tonnes of fertilizers from Morocco to support smallholder farmers. Senegalese Minister of Agriculture Aly Ngouille Ndiaye received the batches of fertilizers and said the donation is part of a royal instruction that aims to support Senegal’s efforts to battle food insecurity.
Morocco’s Ambassador to Senegal Hassan Naciri who attended the donation ceremony said the fraternal donation reflects the close ties the two countries have and further noted that Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has made food security a “strategic priority” for the North African country and for Africa.
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“The sovereign remains faithful to the choices and guiding principles that underpin his vision of a united world and collective action to overcome challenges facing humanity and particularly our African content,” the ambassador said.
The types of fertilizers issued included 5,000 tonnes of triple super phosphate, 10,000 tonnes of di-ammonium phosphate and 10,000 tonnes of fertilizer. The small holder farmers will be able to purchase them at reduced prices.
The donation follows similar initiatives taken by the OCP Group. In July, the phosphate giant donated 15,000 tonnes of di-ammonium phosphate fertilizer to Rwanda As part of its commitment to boost regional food security, the group announced this year a contribution of 550,000 tonnes of donated and discounted fertilizer to help smallholder farmers in 20 countries in sub-Saharan Africa.
