The Katsina State Government has entered into a strategic partnership with the National Agricultural Development Fund (NADF) aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and food security.
During a recent courtesy visit to NADF by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, he noted that the collaboration will focus on improving irrigation infrastructure, promoting climate-smart agriculture, revitalizing the state’s slaugher houses and expanding mechanized farming across the state.
The Governor shared the administration strides in agricultural over the past year, which include the distribution of 400,000 bags of fertilizer, procurement of 400 tractors, 1,000 planters, and 4,000 power tillers to enhance farming efficiency and output.
Governor Radda concluded by reaffirming that agriculture remains central to Katsina’s development agenda, noting that approximately 80% of the state’s population are engaged in farming and related activities.
The Executive Secretary of NADF, Mr. Mohammed Abu Ibrahim, described the engagement as a strong demonstration of the Governor’s commitment to transforming agriculture through purposeful alliances with key federal agencies.
As an initial step in the partnership, NADF—through the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Infrastructure Development Fund—will support the rehabilitation and optimization of Sabke Dam irrigation facility in Mai’aduwa Local Government Area. Additionally, NADF has announced its commitment to fund the revitalization of the Katsina State Abattoir. This strategic initiative aims to modernize livestock slaughtering processes, improve meat preservation standards, explore waste-to-energy opportunity and unlock opportunities for the export of high-quality meat products. The project underscores NADF’s continued efforts to strengthen the agricultural value chain and boost economic development in the region.
