Kano State governor, Alhaji Abba Yusuf, has presented letters of employment to 1,038 young agricultural extension agents and support staff for the State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KNARDA).
Presenting the letters at the Coronation Hall of the Government House in Kano, Governor Yusuf said the extension service workers are expected to facilitate sustainable farming practices.
While speaking during the flag-off ceremony, the governor charged the new employees to take the responsibility with seriousness, dedication, and a deep sense of duty to the people of the state.
He warned them against absenteeism, laziness, misconduct, and any form of corruption that would jeopardise the effort.
”As frontline ambassadors of agricultural transformation, your conduct and commitment will directly influence the success of our efforts to revitalize agriculture and empower rural communities across the state.
“We are building a new generation of field workers who will bring modern practices, improved inputs, and innovative solutions to our farms, our cooperatives, and our communities,” he said.
While congratulating the new employees, who he described as “change agents” in agriculture and agribusiness, the governor advised them to guide, connect, and facilitate farmers to maximise productivity in the sector.
He highlighted that, the recruitment will strengthen the operations of the Kano Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KNARDA) under the Ministry of Agriculture in making the state to lead in the number of agricultural extension agents.
Earlier, the state commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Danjuma Mahmoud, said Governor Yusuf’s administration’s decision to employ more workers in the sector enhances food security and increases the income of its citizens.
On her part, the chairperson of the Kano Civil Service Commission, Hajiya Ladidi Ibrahim Garko, said the employment gesture was a giant stride to strengthen the agricultural workforce in the state.
