As part of the activities to mark the world food day celebration in Zamfara state, the First Lady, Hajiya Hurriya Lawal flagged off the distribution of farm inputs to NWAPDI, a national association of women farmers in order to encourage women participation in enhancing food security in the state.
The ceremony took place on Monday at the premises state Ministry of Agriculture in Samaru Area of Gusau the state capital.
At the joy of the moment, the First Lady of Zamfara state, Hajiya Hurriya Dauda Lawal said, it is a great pleasure to join the Nigerian Women For Agriculture Progressive Development Initiative NWAPDI to mark yet another phase of 2026 world food day celebration.
As we continue to recognize the importance of Agriculture, and various contributions of our farmers to food security and economic development, I am indeed very impressed of what I have experienced today, the diverse Agricultural produce from the women of Zamfara state is a beauty to behold.
It is elated to witness the dedication, handwork and the productivity of our women farmers whose efforts continue to contribute to the development of our dear state.
I am equally impressed by the farm inputs being displaced here today and the empowerment program organized for our women farmers, with over 150 women set to benefit, this initiative will provide effective support for their farming activities, improve their livelihood and wellbeing of their families.
I attended a similar program where women showcased Agricultural produce, seeing another impressive gathering today further re-enforces my confidence in the commitment of Agriculture and the growing spirit of farming in Zamfara state.
I most sincerely appreciate Hajiya Shafa'atu Tsafe, the coordinator of this initiative for her handwork expressed in her commitment and dedication to supporting women farmers and promoting Agricultural development in our dear state.
I also commend my Husband, the Executive Governor of Zamfara state, Dr. Dauda Lawal for continued commitment to supporting farming and giving farmers welfare a top priority in his administration.
The Director General, Rural Access Roads Agency and the Project Coordinator, Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project, RAAMP, Alhaji Haruna Dikko Gusau, expressed joy over the determination of Zamfara state women to join their male counterpart in contributing to the Agricultural development of the state.
He reiterated the commitment of the state government to continue creating sustainable rural access roads with the aim of assisting farmers to gain easy passage to markets and potential buyers.
RARA Boss commended Governor Dauda Lawal and his wife Hajiya Hurriya Lawal for their tireless dedication in contributing to the welfare of farmers in Zamfara state.
The Zamfara state Coordinator of NWAPDI expressed appreciation to her Excellency, Hajiya Hurriya Dauda Lawal for her financial empowerment, adding to the farm inputs and seedlings which were made available to the women farmers.
Hajiya Tsafe encouraged the women to be relentless in the their commitment to provide food security in Zamfara, charging them to put the cash and the input received to use judiciously in order to make food available for all in Zamfara state and Nigeria as a whole.
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