Food Security: Kano State To Invest In Irrigation Farming

The Kano State Government in  North Western Nigeria has expressed commitment to investing in irrigation infrastructure and supporting the agricultural sector to enhance food security in the state.

Deputy Governor of Kano stste, comrade Abduldalam Gwarzo stated this while addressing farmers at the Guzu Guzu Irrigation Farm, in Alkalawa, in Kabo local government area of the state, after conducting an inspection.

He commended the farmers for their dedication and assured them of his intention to relay their needs and demands to the state governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf.

“The aim is to implement targeted interventions that empower farmers, improve livelihoods, and contribute to the overall economic growth of Kano State 

“It is equally aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and ensuring food security,” said Gwarzo.

On arrival, the Kano CARES Project Engineer, Bashir Sani, briefed the Deputy Governor and his delegation on the farm’s infrastructure.

He highlighted that the Guzu Guzu Dam, built in 1980, was initially established for irrigation farming activities spanning 70 hectares.

“However, inadequate water supply led to farmers abandoning irrigation farming and focusing solely on rainy season cultivation,” he stated.

Bashir Sani revealed that the intervention of Kano CARES included the construction of an irrigation canal, allowing farmers to cultivate approximately 200 hectares of farmland.

“The farm site has a potential capacity of 300 hectares, but the current intervention covers 150 hectares, with a target of 200 hectares” Sani disclosed.

Confidence Okwuchi