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Katsina State Launches N100 Million Climate-Smart Agribusiness Empowerment Scheme

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Katsina State Governor, Dikko Umaru Radda, has officially launched a N100 million Climate-Smart Agribusiness Empowerment Scheme to transform agricultural practices among smallholder farmers across the state. The initiative, launched in partnership with the African Union development agency-New Partnership for Africa's Development (AUDA-NEPAD), aims to enhance food security and boost incomes at the grassroots level. Governor Radda described the scheme as a deliberate investment in the state's economy and future, emphasizing the need for farmers to move from subsistence to commercial production using climate-resilient approaches.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Climate-Smart Agribusiness Empowerment Scheme received N63.75 million in funding from NEPAD and N36.25 million from the Katsina State Government, totaling N100 million.
  • The scheme aims to provide farmers with access to improved seeds, modern farming tools, technical knowledge, and market linkages to enhance food security and boost incomes.
  • The initiative will focus on transforming agricultural practices among smallholder farmers across Katsina State, with a direct challenge issued to extension workers and stakeholders to ensure proper utilization of the scheme.
  • National Coordinator of AUDA-NEPAD in Nigeria, Salisu Jabiru Tsauri, described the Katsina launch as a strategic alignment between national priorities and continental agricultural goals.
  • Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Maryam Sodangi, highlighted the long-term vision behind the initiative, emphasizing the commitment to building climate-resilient farming systems.
  • The event was attended by top government officials, including the Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Nasir Yahaya Daura, and hundreds of farmers across the state.

Statistics:

  • N63.75 million: Funding from NEPD for the Climate-Smart Agribusiness Empowerment Scheme
  • N36.25 million: Funding from Katsina State Government for the Climate-Smart Agribusiness Empowerment Scheme
  • 20,000 metric tons: Fertilizer procured by Katsina State Government for the 2025 farming season
  • Thousands: Solar-powered irrigation pumps distributed by Katsina State Government
  • N100 million: Total funding for the Climate-Smart Agribusiness Empowerment Scheme

Sources:

  • "Katsina state governor launches N100m climate smart scheme". Premium Times. [No Date Mentioned]

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