By Umar Faruk Birnin Kebbi
As part of the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Agriculture Support Program, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, wife of the Kebbi State Governor, has empowered 100 women farmers in Zuru Emirates. The initiative aims to support women farmers in the state and promote food security and economic prosperity.
Each beneficiary received improved rice and maize seedlings, fertilizer, pesticides, and N50,000 cash. The beneficiaries were selected from four local government areas in Zuru Emirates, namely Fakai, Dankowasagu, and Sakaba.
Hajiya Zainab Nasare advised the beneficiaries to utilize the donated resources effectively and encouraged them to remain active participants in agricultural activities. "I urge you all to plant the improved rice seedlings, boost your rice farming, and make more money for yourselves," she said.
Hajiya Hadiza Kola, State Chairperson of Women in Agriculture, emphasized the importance of farming and home gardening for women farmers in Zuru Emirates. She announced a competition for women farmers, where the winner will be rewarded for growing the biggest rice farm.
Alhaji Bala Muhammad Gajere Local Government Chairman of Zuru, expressed gratitude to the First Lady on behalf of all local government chairmen in the area. He reaffirmed the people's support and political loyalty to Governor Nasir Idris' administration.
This initiative complements the cash grants donated by Senator Oluremi Tinubu, First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, as part of the Renewed Hope Initiative. Senator Tinubu's initiative aims to support women farmers across the country, with 20 women farmers empowered with N500,000 each in addition to training on produce preservation, cultivation, and others.
The Renewed Hope Initiative also includes other programs, such as the RHI Every Home a Garden Competition, which encourages women to plant gardens at home, and the #One Nigeria/unity fabric competition, which seeks to create an indigenous fabric that promotes peace and unity.
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