Dry Season Farming: Senator Mustapha Sponsors Constituents For Capacity Building, Empowerment Workshop, Receives Commendation From NIHORT

Chairman, Senate Committee on Agriculture Production, Services and Rural Development, Senator Saliu Mustapha has flagged off a multi-million-naira capacity-building and empowerment workshop in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital.

The workshop is organized for women and young people in the Kwara Central senatorial district.

The training programme is designed to equip participants with knowledge about dry season farming and horticultural value chain. 

A statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com noted that the training programme which is being held at the Lower Niger River Basin Development Authority, Ilorin, is being coordinated by the National Horticultural Research Institute (NIHORT) in collaboration with Gemstone Integrated Farm Nigeria Ltd. 

Speaking while flagging off the training programme,  Senator Mustapha, who was represented by his legislative aide, Mr Tunde Abdulkadir, explained that the participants, who were drawn from the four local governments in Kwara Central, would be equipped not only with technical skills in dry season farming but also with practical knowledge of the horticultural value chain.

He assured the participants that, beyond the training, they would be empowered with the necessary tools and resources to put their new skills into practice

Senator Mustapha expressed optimism that the training programme would empower beneficiaries  and make them become self-sufficient and contribute meaningfully to Kwara’s agricultural economy. 

The federal lawmaker urged the participants to take the training seriously, noting that it would provide them with valuable skills to improve their farming practices and enhance their livelihoods.

Also speaking, Dr. Joel Akindele Akinfasoye, who is the representative of NIHORT, described the training programme as a rare opportunity, noting that each of the beneficiaries would have coughed up hundreds of thousands of naira to attend such a programme.

Dr. Joel commended Senator Saliu Mustapha for always prioritizing the empowerment of his constituents, urging him not to relent in the good work he has been doing even before assuming office.

The NIHORT representative urged the participants to value the training programme and make good use of the knowledge acquired. 

While expressing her gratitude, a participant from Asa local government, Abdulrasaq Fatimah praised Senator Mustapha’s effort in supporting local agriculture and enhancing economic empowerment in the community. 

Fatimoh noted that the skills and resources she will acquire during this training would enable her to become self-employed and create new sources of income. 

Another participant from Ilorin South, Aduagaba Faruq Olaitan, noted on the first day of the training programme that he has gained insights into best practices for dry season farming, effective horticulture techniques, and strategies for maximizing yield and profitability.

He prayed that God Almighty would grant the Senator continued wisdom and success as he continues to serve the people of Kwara Central effectively-Team@orientactualmags.com   Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you