Kano Invests N800m in Training for Livestock Sector Boost
The Kano State Agro-pastoral Development Project (KSADP) has invested approximately N800 million in capacity-building programs for stakeholders in the livestock sector. According to a statement from the project, the training aims to equip beneficiaries with the skills needed to effectively implement project goals and ensure its sustainability. The initiative includes a specialized workshop on Animal Insemination for technicians and staff of the State Ministry of Agriculture. The Project Coordinator, Ibrahim Muhammad, highlighted that the training is part of a broader effort to reintroduce Artificial Insemination for sustainable livestock development in Kano. The state is a major hub for livestock in Nigeria, with the sector contributing over ₦1.73 trillion to its economy in 2023. The KSADP, funded by the Islamic Development Bank and the Lives and Livelihoods Fund, is also renovating the Kadawa Artificial Insemination Centre and has earmarked an additional […]