FG Trains 250 Farmers In Kebbi For Sustainable Agricultural Practices   

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security is training 250 smallholder farmers in Kebbi to foster sustainable agricultural practices.

The Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Mr Temitope Peter-Fadeshemi, made this known on Friday at the training of the farmers in Birnin Kebbi.

Peter-Fadeshemi was represented by the Director of Agriculture in the ministry, Alhaji Shehu Abdullahi.

“The National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS), in collaboration with Federal Department of Agriculture Extension Services (FDAE), has diligently enumerated and validated approximately 250 farmers for participation in those transformative programmes.

“These farmers are not just the backbone of our agricultural sector. They are the heartbeat of our nation’s prosperity,” he said.

According to him, the initiative is a milestone in the collective commitment to uplifting the lives of smallholder farmers and fostering sustainable agricultural practices.

Peter-Fadeshemi said that the NPRGS reflected the government’s dedication to addressing poverty at its root while emphasising the pivotal role agriculture played in economic growth.

“We are sowing seeds of positive change, ensuring that smallholder farmers have the knowledge, resources and support needed to thrive in an ever-evolving agricultural landscape.

“This programme is not merely an investment in agriculture, it is an investment in the future of our nation.

“As we equip the farmers with the tools to enhance productivity, improve resilience and embrace sustainable practices, we are laying the foundation for a more resilient and prosperous agricultural sector,” he said.

Peter-Fadeshemi praised FDAE for being meticulous in identifying and validating deserving farmers for the programme.

Speaking on behalf of the farmers, one of them, Malam Shuabu Yunusa, thanked the ministry for the training.

He gave the assurance that the farmers would apply knowledge gained.

NAN/Oyenike Oyeniyi