By Umar Faruk Birnin Kebbi
On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, Hon. Barr. Faruku Abubakar Maisudan, Member representing Suru Constituency in the Kebbi State House of Assembly, organized a three-day workshop on “Improved Rice Seed Production Techniques for Enhanced Yield and Grain Quality” at the Suru Local Government Secretariat in Dakingari.
Hon. Maisudan urged rice farmers in Suru Local Government Area to adopt improved techniques to produce high-quality seeds themselves, rather than purchasing seeds from the open market. In his words, "I urge farmers to adopt modern farming methods to boost productivity and improve livelihoods."
The lawmaker expressed gratitude to the First Lady of Kebbi State, Hajiya Zainab Nasare Nasir Idris, for her consistent support and commitment to grassroots development and agriculture. The initiative was sponsored in collaboration with the First Lady.
The lead training consultant, Professor Adamu Muhammad, a Professor of Agronomy from Kebbi State University of Science and Technology, Aliero, trained participants on seed selection, transplantation techniques, and modern rice farming practices.
The workshop was attended by several dignitaries, including Alh. Usman Abubakar Ladan, Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Alh. Abubakar Shehu Na-Ingila, and Alh. Abdulrashed Bala, Coordinator of the Nasara Foundation.
The participants, including APC Ward Chairmen and stakeholders, expressed their gratitude for the distribution of water pumps, fertilizers, and herbicides, in addition to the workshop itself. They pledged unwavering support to the APC-led administration of Dr. Nasir Idris and Hon. Maisudan. During the opening session, Hon. Maisudan made cash donations to participants, including APC Ward Chairmen and stakeholders. Additional donations were made by Bulaman Gwandu and Alh. Abubakar Shehu Na-Ingila as a Sallah gift to support farmers and participants.
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