The trainees, who are graduates with engineering and agricultural engineering backgrounds, are expected to return as master technicians equipped to manage the service centres and maintain the machinery, Governor Namadi explained..
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Speaking during the farewell event at the Council Chambers of the Government House, Dutse, the governor described the initiative as a landmark moment in the state’s agricultural history. He reiterated that agriculture remains the bastion of Jigawa State’s economy and stressed the government’s commitment to mechanizing farming practices to boost proficiency and reduce manual labor.
The governor emphasized that these machines will be made accessible to farmers across the state through the service centres, where farmers can be able to hire tractors and other equipment at heavily subsidized rates, ensuring affordability and sustainability of the programme. The training programme is part of a comprehensive capacity-building initiative under the Jigawa Agricultural Mechanization Support System . In total, the programme will train 2,726 individuals in various specializations, including tractor operation, fleet management, and service centre management. The initiative is expected to create approximately 8,000 indirect jobs while servicing a minimum of 180,000 hectares annually.“This is not just about agriculture; it is about building a legacy.
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