In a bid to transform Jigawa State's agricultural sector, the state Governor Mallam Umar Namadi has flagged off the departure of 30 newly recruited 'master technicians' to China for specialized training in agricultural mechanization.
The program is part of the state's broader strategy to modernize agriculture and enhance productivity through advanced technology and capacity building.
Governor Namadi described the initiative as a landmark moment in the state's agricultural history, reiterating that agriculture remains the basis of Jigawa State's economy.
To facilitate this transformation, 60 service centers have been established across the state, along with the appointment of a managing director for the Jigawa State Farm Mechanization Program.
The company will oversee the deployment of farm machinery and ensure its maintenance and operational sustainability.
The state government has procured 300 tractors, 60 combine harvesters, disc ploughs, sprayers, and other essential farm implements, with 65% of the payment already made.
Deliveries of the equipment are expected to begin by late December 2024 or early January 2025.
The 30 technicians traveling to China will undergo six to eight weeks of training in agricultural equipment maintenance and operation. They are expected to return as master technicians equipped to manage the service centers and maintain the machinery.
The training program is part of a comprehensive capacity-building initiative under the Jigawa Agricultural Mechanization Support System (JAMSS).
The program will train 2,726 individuals in various specializations, creating approximately 8,000 indirect jobs while servicing a minimum of 180,000 hectares annually ¹.
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