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.
Abdulkadir Remi Hawawu Olatunde Olukoya Balogun Fulani Bature Bello HAMFAT Clinic And Maternity Ayo Adeyemi Sobi Abatemi-Usman Dan Iya Of Ilorin 20 Billion Bond Ubandawaki Erubu Oke-Kura Ridwan Agboola Olaiya Lawal Crystal Corner Shops Moses Adekanye Adegoke Bamidele Elections Bayo Onimago Damilola Yusuf Pilgrims Board LABTOP Afeyin-Olukuta IYA YUSUF Shehu Alimi Foundation For Peace And Development James Kolo UITH Aisha Ahman-Pategi Woro Abdulganiy Abimbola Abdussalam David Oyepinola Adedumoye Talaka Parapo Kazeem Gbolagade Ilofa Marafan Shonga Abubakar Suleiman Niyi Ogundiran Tsado Manman Lawal Jimoh Lateef Alagbonsi Neo Mundo Ltd Abraysports FC Abdulwaheed Musa Saka Saadu Hassanat Bello Suleiman Idris Ajikobi Alabe Naira Redesign Salihu Ajia Ibrahim Taiwo Road Bashiru Makama Atiku Abubakar Kudirat Arinola Lawal Abubakar Baba Sulaiman Maigida Aro Yahaya Assayomo Lucky Omoluwa Medview Airlines Ilorin Emirate Ezekiel Yissa Benjamin General Tunde Idiagbon International Airport Ilorin KWASAA Ibrahim Sulu Gambari 2017 Budget Adamu Atta Kwara Pdp Adamu Jemilat-Baki Garment Factory Jamila Bio Ibrahim Christian Association Of Nigeria Ilesha-Gwanara Saheed Alakoso Daud Adeshola College Of Education

