Kaduna Committed To Supporting Women, Youths In Agriculture—Gov Sani

Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State has said his administration remains committed to supporting women and youths in agriculture through policies and investments that promote agribusiness development and improve access to modern farming technologies.

He said empowering women with mechanised farming tools would accelerate agricultural productivity, improve food security and expand economic opportunities across Nigeria.

The governor, who was represented by his deputy, Dr. Hadiza Sabuwa Balarabe, made the assertion in Kaduna while marking the International Women’s Day organized by the Women in Mechanised Agriculture Association (WIMA).

He said the gathering was not merely ceremonial but symbolic of what he described as a “quiet revolution” taking place across farms, markets and agribusiness hubs, driven by women.

According to him, mechanisation is transforming agriculture globally and Nigeria must embrace the shift to remain competitive and meet rising food demands.

The governor noted that mechanisation represents more than the use of machines, explaining that it improves productivity, enhances efficiency, reduces labour burdens and creates new economic opportunities for farmers, particularly women.

He added that women farmers often bear the dual responsibilities of farm work and household duties, stressing that access to mechanized equipment could significantly ease their workload while boosting productivity and income.

Sani said agriculture remains the backbone of livelihoods for millions of Nigerians, with women playing critical roles across the value chain from production and processing to marketing and food distribution.

Despite their contributions, he noted that many women farmers still face barriers such as limited access to land, finance, technology and mechanised services, which continue to hinder their productivity.

Also speaking, President of the Women in Mechanized Agriculture Association (WIMA), Aisha Yakubu Bako, said the organisation was established in 2019 to provide mechanisation services to farmers while empowering women as service providers.