Governor Malam Umar Namadi of Jigawa State has recommended the outcomes of the Agrighar Scoping Research performed throughout ten native authorities areas of the state, describing it as a serious step towards remodeling rural livelihoods by inclusive, women-led, and technology-driven agriculture.
The research, carried out by Agrighar India, culminated within the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the state authorities and the agribusiness agency.
In a press release signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Hamisu Mohammed Gumel, Governor Namadi expressed satisfaction with the findings, saying they align along with his administration’s agricultural transformation agenda.
“This research is a real reflection of our imaginative and prescient, and the dedication proven by your group has given us confidence that you’re a associate in progress,” the governor stated throughout a gathering with the Agrighar delegation led by Dr. Sowmini Sunkara on Saturday.
He added that by 2030, Jigawa can be acknowledged globally for the standard of its agricultural merchandise.
Based on the assertion, the Agrighar group visited a number of areas and worth chains, together with rice, groundnut, cassava, hibiscus, dairy, and fisheries, the place they interacted with native stakeholders to evaluate challenges and alternatives.
Among the many key initiatives outlined within the scoping report are the institution of agribusiness incubation clusters to assist youth and girls entrepreneurs, the revival of non-functional processing centres in Jahun, Gidanara, and Kila Ward by Public-Personal Partnerships (PPP), and the introduction of solar-powered processing methods to boost productiveness.
The research additionally proposed linking Jigawa’s producers to Kano markets for sesame, hibiscus, rice, dairy, and fish, alongside strengthening cooperative governance, branding, and worth addition to enhance rural incomes.
Dr. Sunkara, who led the Agrighar India group, stated the challenge goals to construct sustainable livelihoods and place Jigawa as a mannequin state for inclusive agribusiness growth in Nigeria.
“Our interactions throughout the subject visits demonstrated the eagerness of native farmers and stakeholders to interact and innovate,” she stated.
Governor Namadi reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to start implementation instantly, pledging full assist for the MoU’s provisions.
“We’re able to work with you and begin implementing this transformative challenge at once. I wish to guarantee you that this relationship is already established, and we’re ready to take the following steps,” he said.
He additionally recommended the Agrighar group for his or her grassroots strategy. “The way in which you interacted with our individuals confirmed that they’re able to collaborate. Their enthusiasm assures me that we’re on the fitting path,” the governor added.
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