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.
Odolaye Aremu Aso Ofi Folashade Omoniyi Jeunkunu-Malete-Bani Ohoro Of Shao Iyaloja-General Ibrahim Mohammed Kabir Shagaya Oyin-Zubair Iyabo Adewuyi Lawal Olohungbebe Yomi Ogunsola Okeose Christian Cementary Ahmad Fatima Bisola Abdulwasiu Bolaji Adeyi Adedipe Yusuf Lanre Badmas Taofeeq Olateju Haliru Dantoro Ahmad Ali Aliyu Kora Sabi Christopher Ayeni Solomon Edoja John Obuh Ishaq Abdulkarim Mohammed Jimoh Faworaja Principal Private Secretary Ibrahim Taiwo Yoonus Lawal Harafat E. Mukadam YAKOOYO Ayoade Akinnibosun Imam Gambari IHS Mufti Of Ilorin Habeeb Saidu Olatomiwa Williams AbdulFatai Adeniyi Dan-Kazeem Eruku Musa Alhassan Buge Funmilayo Braithwaite Zulu Gambari Bello Abubakar Adam Abdullahi Al-Ilory Hausa Presidential Election Dan Iya Sam Okaula COVID Minimum Wage Aliyu Kora-Sabi Ahmad Lawan Marafan Shonga Abiodun Abdulkareem Yahaya Abdulkareem Babaita Jamiu Oyawoye IHS Towers Kale Bayero Olateju Lukman Alimi Abdulrazaq Yahaya Jibril Usman Tanke Ilorin Water Reticulation Raimi Iyanda New Nigeria People’s Party Gbemisola Oguntimehin Asa Ibrahim Issa Jetti Oba Abdulrahim Olupako Amos Justus Sayo Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital Bayo Ajia UITH Abdulraheem Olesin Yusuf Abdulwahab Ibrahim Oniye

