Kwara Polytechnic Launches Women's Agriculture Empowerment Initiative
The Management of Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, has reiterated its dedication to creating an inclusive educational environment that empowers women to reach their potential in the agricultural sector.
Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Women in Agricultural Technical Education Project held at the Rear Admiral Muhammed Alabi Lawal Auditorium on Tuesday, the Rector, Abdul-Jimoh Muhammed, emphasized the institution's resolve to enhance women's participation in agriculture.
Represented by the Deputy Rector Academic, Dr. Felicia Awolola, Muhammed disclosed that the project, implemented by the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, Ibadan, is a two-year initiative aimed at equipping female students with advanced agricultural techniques. The project seeks to promote job creation and enhance employability within the sector.
The Rector highlighted the critical role of agriculture in sustaining life and driving economic growth, urging stakeholders to maximize natural and human resources to achieve sustainable development.
The Rector expressed gratitude to the state government for its unwavering support in providing an enabling environment that has allowed the polytechnic's commercial farm project to flourish.
Therefore, he urged students to take the initiative seriously to further broaden their skills and knowledge in agriculture.
Also speaking, the South-West Coordinator of the WATEA project, Mr. Emmanuel Onasanya elaborated on the training which includes poultry farming, smart agricultural practices, fish production and processing.
He said the initiative seeks to tackle the historical underrepresentation of women in agriculture, providing them with the tools and knowledge essential for success in the industry.
Emmanuel further stressed that the programme is aimed at uplifting communities and promotes sustainable development through enhanced female participation in agricultural activities.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
SSUCOEN Aliyu Olatunji Ajanaku Olohungbebe Ejidongari Tinubu GGDSS Pakata Oniye Temi Kolawole Sunday Fagbemi Balogin Alanamu Saheed Popoola Kolawole Akande Siddiq Adebayo Idowu Salawu Code Of Conduct Junior Secondary School Certificate Examinations Lanre Badmus AGILE Programme Saliu Shola Taofeek Wahab Agbaje Hassan Saliu Elewu TIC Senate President Sarafadeen Kayode Akorede Onilorin Valsolar Consultoria Peter Obi Ilota General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport Haliru Dantoro Yakubu Gobir Sam Onile Diagnostic Centre Ibrahim Issa Jetti Kwara State Sports Commission Mike Omotosho Oluranti Idowu Plat Technologies Yusuf Amuda Aluko IF-K Kwara Polytechnic Chikanda Ohoro Of Shao Baba-Isale AIT Ilorin Yusuf Abdulraheem Ajuloopin Aro Yahaya Babaloja-General Emir Of Shonga Alanamu Isa Aremu Ghali Alaaya Arinola Lawal Shehu Raheem Adaramaja Laduba Ayodele Olaosebikan Joseph Offorjama Dar-Al-Handasah Consultants Ltd Old Oyo Yusuf Lawal Ilorin Talaka Parapo (ITP) Muftau Akanbi Oke All Confederation Of Principals Of Secondary Schools Bank Of Industry Salihu Ajibola Ajia Adamu Ibrahim Sabi United Nigeria Airline Abdulrazaq Sanni National Pilot Babata Kayode Oyin-Zubair SGBN Yusuf Abdulwahab Isiaq Khadeejah Toyin Falola Mary Arinde

