Kwara Polytechnic Launches Women's Agriculture Empowerment Initiative

Date: 2024-11-29

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.

Hydro-electric Power Producing Areas Development Commission     Yahaya Jibril Usman     Joseph Daudu     AbdulHakeem Ajibola Akanbi     Flights To Ilorin     Olatunde Oyeyiola     3MTT     Kola Bukoye     Kwara Apc     Hassan Abdulazeez Elewu     Olayinka Oladapo Jogunola     Samari     Paul Olawoore     Chief Of Staff     Bond     Ayobami Akanbi     Kwara South     Usman Alkali Baba     Joseph Alex Offorjama     Lawyers Unite Against Corruption     Bilikis Oladimeji     Talaka Parapo     Ahmed     Ebun-Olu Adegboruwa     Metro Park     Olaitan Buraimoh     Lateef Fagbemi     International Aviation College     Odolaye Aremu     Democracy Day     Tayo Awodiji     National Union Of Road Transport Workers     Salami Adekunle     Ilorin West/Asa Federal Constituency     Ijagbo     Quarry Royal Valley     Musa Alhassan Buge     Olusin Of Ijara Isin     Saadu Yusuf     John Obuh     Shonga     Oba Abu     Aliyu Alhassan     Siddiq Adebayo Idowu Salawu     Seed Technologies     Mahmud Babatunde Baker     Hausa     Pategi     Tanke     Yusuf Ibitokun Sherifat     IFK     KWSIEC     Ridhwanullah Al-Ilory     United Nigeria Airline     Salman Suleiman     New Nigeria People’s Party     Kayode Oyin Zubair     Leke Ogungbe     Shehu Salau     Ambassador Kayode Laro     Abraham Ojo     Zulu Gambari     Igosun     Kayode Ibrahim     Ridwan Agboola     Simon Sayomi     Yusuf Olaolu Ali     Oba Sulaiman Asude     Oasis Muslim Care Foundation     Isin     Kwabes     Abdulhakeem Amao     Tunde Oyawoye     Toyin Falola     Abdulkarim Adisa     John Kehinde Salako     Azeez Salawu    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Saba Mamman Daniel     Onilu     Omotosho     NSCIA     Shuaib Boni Aliyu     Kishira     Jelili Yusuf     Ado Ibrahim     Kayode Laro     Salihu Ajia     Arca Santa     Moji Makanjuola     Olatunji Ayeni     Kayode Issa     Lawan     Abdulganiyu Oladosu     HAMFAT Clinic And Maternity     Lanre Issa-Onilu     Ayinde Oyepitan     Hassan A. Saliu     Ibrahim Labaika     Durbar     Orisun Igbomina     Dagbalodo     Amuda Aluko     Adamu Atta     AbdulHamid Adi     Kayode Oyin Zubair     Tafida Of Kaiama     Lotus Bank     Khairat Gwadabe     Alimi     CELF     CBT     Galadima     Olabimpe Olani     Toyin Olayinka Tejidini     Yahaya Oloriegbe     Overland     Nigeria Computer Society     Bilikisu Gambari     Ojo Isekuse     Ganiyu Taofiq     Kwara Primary Health Care Development Agency     Read With Me     Elerinjare-Ibobo     Baruten     Suleiman Abubakar     Mohammed Ibrahim     Aishatu Ahmed Gobir     Ope Saraki     SSA Youth Engagement     Wasiu Onidugbe     Abdulmalik Bashir Mopelola Risikatullahi     Sabo-Oke     Isau     Ishola Abdullahi     Yahaya Seriki Gambari     Shuaib Olarongbe     Gwanara     Kola Ologbondiyan     Kwara 2023     Bolakale Kawu     Moses Afolayan     Ilorin Anchor Men And Women     Saad Omo\'ya     Muhammadu Gobir     Bamidele Adegoke Oladimeji     Oke-Ero     Shao     Adesoye     Aisha Abodunrin Ibrahim     Harmony Holdings     Olanrewju Okanlawon Musa     Ajakaye     Revenue Court     Paul Olawoore