Agricultural Transformation: Kano Govt Employs 1,038 Extension Officers

Ahmad Sorondinkiin Kano

Governor Abba Yusuf of Kano State has presented letters of employment to 1,038 young agricultural extension agents and support staff for the State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority.

Presenting the letters at the flag-off ceremony for the distribution of employment letters to 1,038 successful agricultural and related workers in Kano, Yusuf said the extension service workers are expected to facilitate sustainable farming practices.

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: “You must shun absenteeism, laziness, misconduct, and any form of corruption.

“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.”

Governor Yusuf noted with appreciation that: “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.”

”Although,” Governor Yusuf said, “Kano continues to lead the country in the number of agricultural extension agents, we still consider it imperative to recruit additional extension workers to strengthen the operations of the Kano Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KNARDA) under the Ministry of Agriculture.”

Earlier, the State Commissioner of Agriculture, Dr. Danjuma Mahmoud, said the decision of Governor Yusuf’s administration to employ more workers in the sector is to enhance food security and increase the income of its citizenry.