Nigeria, May 24 -- Farmers in Chukuku Tsoho community of Abuja have lamented the lack of access to fertilisers and basic amenities.

The community, with a population of about 1000 people, is located in the outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Despite being located in the seat of power, farmers in this community say they have been neglected.

The farmers said the community lacks good roads needed for the transportation of farm produce, access to farm inputs and government benefits.

Several policies have been made by the Nigerian government to improve the yield of agricultural produce, but the agrarian community has not benefited.

A 70-year-old farmer, Yusuf Mamgba, tells PREMIUM TIMES about the challenges farmers in the com...