KSADP Boosts Women Participation in Agriculture, Unveils Training Centre in Kano

The Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project (KSADP) has intensified efforts to increase women’s participation in agriculture with the unveiling of a Women in Agriculture Centre in Kano.

State Project Coordinator, Ibrahim Garba Muhammad, disclosed this during the inauguration of the centre, noting that the initiative is aimed at empowering more women to actively engage in agricultural activities across the state.

He said the establishment of the centre would serve as a platform to enhance women’s involvement in farming and related ventures, thereby improving livelihoods and boosting food production.

The coordinator added that the project has recorded significant achievements, particularly in the areas of nutrition and food security, through various support programmes targeting rural communities.

He further explained that the project, in collaboration with Kano State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority, would train women on food processing and preparation techniques to promote better nutrition and value addition.

In his remarks, the Managing Director of KNARDA, Faruk Kurawa, said the new centre would complement the authority’s activities in improving agricultural productivity in the state.

Kurawa revealed that the agency recently recruited over 1,000 staff to enhance efficiency and service delivery in the agricultural sector.

Also speaking, the Coordinator of Women in Agriculture, Hauwa Muhammad Adam, commended KSADP for providing women with the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to agricultural development in Kano State.