French embassy set to empower 1,500 youths on agric. in Kano

By Muhammad Nur Tijani

The Kano State Government has secured a project from the French Embassy aimed at empowering 1,500 youths through some agricultural development programmes to boost the state’s economy.

The State Commissioner for Higher Education, Dr Yusuf Kofarmata, disclosed this shortly after defending his ministry’s budget at the State House of Assembly.

He explained that the initiative, designed to strengthen the state’s economy, would provide training and resources to young people in various agricultural sectors.

“The programme is expected to equip the participants with the necessary skills to succeed in agriculture and contribute to food security and economic growth,” he said.

The commissioner also revealed that the government has approved N100 million for the accreditation of courses at the Audu Bako College of Agricultural Development (ABCOAD), Danbatta.

Kofarmata said that many long-abandoned projects from the administration of former Gov. Rabiu Kwankwaso were now nearing completion.

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