As part of efforts to boost agriculture in the state, Sokoto Governor, Aminu Tambuwal has approved the recruitment of additional extension workers to increase manpower and proficiency in wheat production.
In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Public Affairs, Imam Imam, graduates in agricultural science, agricultural economy, crop science and related disciplines would be employed.
“Eighty persons will be employed in the first phase of the recruitment, with more to follow in due course. Those to be employed will aid wheat farmers make informed decisions especially as they engage with companies buying their products after harvests” it stated.
The Sokoto State helmsman said the objective was to allocate one extension worker to 500 farmers, hence, more people would be employed in subsequent phases of the recruitment exercise.
The statement further quoted Tambuwal as saying that the extension officers would also lead consultation with farmers and the various business concerns who had shown interest in partnering with the government to develop agriculture in the state.
The extension workers will be trained in latest trends in agribusiness and will play a key role in efforts to modernise the agricultural sector in the state.
According to the statement government will continue to engage farmers with a view to increasing yields and tackling challenges that may arise in the sector.
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