La’ori Sponsor Training On Modern Farming Techniques And Entrepreneur Development In Adamawa

La’ori Sponsor Training On Modern Farming Techniques And Entrepreneur Development In Adamawa

From Muh’d Shafi’u Saleh

Farmers from Demsa, Numan and Lamurde federal constitiency have training on Modern farming Techniques and Entrepreneurship Development, sponsored by Rt. Hon. Kwamoti B. Laori, member House of representatives on Thursday.

Taking advantage of the wet season and given that farmers are set for farming, the law maker sponsored the training and empowerment of his constituents in order to ease the burden occasioned by the current economic realities in the country.

The training which was uniquely organized had Consultants who trained the farmers on research based modern-farming techniques and how farmers can become agricultural entrepreneurs.

Participants were intensively trained on how to choose land, crop or animal variety, steps for preparation, nurturing, funding, value addition and marketing of farm produce.

The training manual which also covers essential aspects of agricultural value chain is enriched also with elements of smart agriculture using ICT assets and applications.

Agricultural professionals that included Elder Joseph Jaryum a Seasoned Consultant and Mr. Collins Visomenso Samaila, a Certified Business Consultant, both took turns to teach both theory and practical agriculture in the 21st century, technology- driven space to the participants.

The duo stressed the fact that no land is completely bad and no crop is more valuable than the other but all depends on deployment of the right knowledge; emphasized the need to harness local resources within ones location and apply proven knowledge to boost productivity is the aim of the training.

Hon member Rt. Kwamoti B. Laori who was represented by Hon. Titus Solomon, the State Commissioner for Rural Development as special guest of honor applauded the participants after a brief interface probing what they have learnt, he encouraged them to ensure that the knowledge gained and inputs gifted is not wasted but put to good use.

In his remarks, Hon. Bulus Daniel tasked the trained participants to cascade the knowledge gained in their various Wards, so that other farmers can benefit from it, also assures his support to make it possible.

Speakers at the event including Hon.James Iliya, Elder Amna Farai, District Head of Numan, Chief Madayi Tusayi, Executives Chairmen of Demsa, Lamurde and Numan LGAs, all encouraged participants to use the knowledge to boost productivity in there areas.

They also applauded Hon. Kwamoti Laori’s visionary leadership and purposeful representation at the National Assembly, also prayed for continuous God’s guidance and protection over his life and that of his family.

The event which included the presentation of certificates, fertilizers, knapsack sprayer, herbicides and cash donations to participants became the highlight of the occasion.

The visibly elated participants in their response chorused a big thank you to Rt. Hon. Kwamoti B. Laori for sponsoring the program that positively impacted their lives, promising to make maximum utility of the knowledge and items gifted them in their various locations.

Prof. Dishi M. Khobe, Adviser to the State Government on Food Security, Hon. Pwagwadi Omeno SA to the Governor, Hon. Niwesa George Kushi (Pipiyo Bata), Chief. Alfred Madakapwa (Bongo Bata) President Pene-da-Bwatiye, Abuja Branch, the LGA Chairmen of PDP in Lamurde and Numan, Mrs Happy Maxwell are among the dignitaries that graced the occasion