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FG empowers 250 smallholder farmers in Kano

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February 7, 2024

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Kano- The Federal Government has trained and empowered a total of 250 crop, fish and poultry farmers in Kano State.

The empowerment and training was organized by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (FMAFS) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning in Kano.

The smallholder farmers who were selected from the 44 local government areas of the state were each given day-old chicks, chicken feeds, fish feeds, 10 kg of maize, sprayers, herbicides among others.

Speaking during the programme on Wednesday in Kano, the Permanent Secretary, FMAFS, Mr Temitope Fadeshemi, decried the level of poverty in Nigeria, describing it as alarming.

Represented by Zonal Director federal ministry of agriculture and food security, Kano State, Mr Isa Hotoro explained that estimated population of 88.4 million Nigerians were living in extreme poverty.

Fadeshemi said that the aim of the empowerment programme was to reduce poverty and increase agricultural yields in Nigeria.

“This is why the Federal Government of Nigeria through the Federal Ministry of Budget and National Planning in collaboration with FMAFS is making conscious efforts at reducing the spate of poverty across the country,” he said.

He said that Nigerian farmers were not just the backbone of the country’s agricultural sector, but were the heartbeat of the nation’s prosperity.

The permanent secretary added that NPRGS reflected government’s dedication to addressing poverty at its roots, emphasizing the pivotal role agriculture plays in economic growth and development.

Fadeshemi called on the beneficiaries to effectively utilized the opportunity to increase agricultural yields in the country and earn more profits.

Some of the farmers who spoke at the event lauded the federal government for gesture and called for more inputs.

Muhammad Ali, a farmer, commended the two ministries for the training and called for more farming inputs from the government

Another farmer, Sani Bala, also urged the government to provide modern seedlings for smallholder farmers in the state.

Aisha Isa, a poultry farmer, who commended the ministry, said that the training would help the farmers to have more knowledge on poultry farming.

“The training will help boost productivity and profitability as it has enlightened us more on poultry and fish farming,” she said.

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New HJRBDA boss outlines ambitious agenda for agricultural growth, youth empowerment

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April 9, 2025

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Rabiu Suleiman – Bichi, the newly appointed Managing Director of the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA), has pledged to deliver sweeping reforms across agriculture, water resource management, and youth empowerment.

This aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Bichi spoke while addressing staff of the Authority shortly after taking over on Wednesday.

” Water Resource Management, 20% boost in water-use efficiency through Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) and optimized irrigation systems.

” Agricultural Expansion, Increase coverage from 54,000 to 240,000 hectares, aiming to raise paddy rice production from 216,000 tonnes to 1 million tonnes.

“Dam Rehabilitation, Enhance dam water retention capacity via de-silting and other remedial actions.

” Crop Yield Improvement, 30% year-on-year increase in yields through modern farming practices and improved irrigation technology.

” Community Satisfaction, Target 85% satisfaction among local stakeholders through inclusive planning and comprehensive basin management strategy.

” Youth Empowerment

The administration will focus on training at least 5,000 youths across Kano, Jigawa, and Bauchi States in areas such in Modern Irrigation,Beekeeping,Horticulture,

Greenhouse,Farming,Hydroponics and Fodder Production*

He explained that the training program will cover Technical Skills, Irrigation installation and maintenance ,Sustainable Agricultural Practices. Soil conservation and crop rotation

Others are Entrepreneurship Business management and market access,Community Engagement, Cross-cultural knowledge-sharing and cooperation.

The Authority will work with:

Bank of Agriculture (BOA),

-National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), NASENI and

Ministry for Livestock to support farmers and trainees.

The new leadership also pledged support for Her Excellency Mrs. Remi Tinubu’s “Every Home a Garden” initiative.

The Managing Director outlined plans for improved staff welfare and transparent postings, anchored on merit and bureaucratic standards.

The goal is to create a supportive environment that boosts morale, increases productivity, and fosters trust among employees

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SSSN to Honor Gov. Zulum, Agric Minister at Annual Conference in Kano

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April 8, 2025

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The Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) has announced plans to award the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, and the Minister of Agriculture, Sen. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, with membership honors at its upcoming annual conference in Kano.

Scheduled for Tuesday at the Bayero University New Site, the event will celebrate the outstanding contributions of both leaders to the advancement of soil science and agriculture in Nigeria.

Gov. Zulum is being recognized for his leadership in promoting agricultural initiatives, particularly in Borno State, while Sen. Sabi Abdullahi is being acknowledged for his national efforts to enhance soil management and promote sustainable farming practices.

Prof. Jibril Mohammad, President of the SSSN, made the announcement during a news conference on Monday in Kano.

This year’s conference holds special significance, marking the first time in 47 years that the SSSN’s annual conference will be hosted in Kano. Prof. Mohammad emphasized that the conference aims to explore strategies to improve soil science practices to enhance crop yields and reduce agricultural losses.

With the theme “Promoting Soil Health and Resilience Through Research and Innovation for Sustainable Development,” the conference seeks to advance soil science and improve food security across Nigeria.

“This conference will focus on developing strategies that contribute to sustainable agricultural growth by promoting better soil management practices,” he said.

Prof. Mohammad, who also serves as the Director of the Centre for Dryland Agriculture, noted that the SSSN is collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to conduct research and disseminate vital information on effective soil utilization and fertilizer application.

“The collaboration aims to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability,” he added.

Several other prominent Nigerians will also be recognized for their contributions to soil health.

The conference will feature sessions on a range of sub-themes, including Land Resource Assessment and Management, Soil Health and Nutrient Management, Soil Physics and Conservation.

Additional sessions will cover Capacity Building and Extension, as well as Cross-Cutting Issues and Advances in Soil Science Research.

Stakeholders from various sectors, including researchers, policymakers, and agricultural practitioners, have been invited to participate and present innovative solutions to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural sector.