Sen. Sunday Katung (PDP-Kaduna South) has empowered no fewer than 200 farmers in his constituency through capacity building and the provision of grants.
The training held in Kafanchan in partnership with the Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu, Ebonyi.
Speaking at the event, the facilitator, Mr Godspower Eseh, said the training was organized to build the capacity of the farmers in the area so as to enable them boost their production.
Eseh said that it was crucial for farmers to adapt to the fast-changing trends in agricultural production in order to upscale their businesses and stay relevant.
He enjoined the participants to commit themselves to constant learning as it was the only way they could grow.
“As entrepreneurs, you must innovate and be eager to learn. It is only by learning that you can earn more and help your communities,” he stated
In his remark, Katung, represented by Prof. Ibrahim Sodangi, said the empowerment was part of his efforts to ensure food sufficiency in his constituency.
Katung urged the beneficiaries to make the most of the grant given them as well as the training to expand their businesses.
He assured ginger farmers whose crops had been ravaged by a fungi disease of government’s support, having moved a motion on the floor of the Senate to that effect.
Also speaking, the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senator, Mr Wilson Iliya, said training the entrepreneurs on how to succeed in their businesses would further entrench peace in the area.
According to him, the beneficiaries will be closely monitored to ensure they put the resources given them to good use.
Some of the participants who spoke with newsmen shortly after the event thanked the lawmaker for his efforts at building their capacities.
They promised to put the knowledge acquired to use to better their lot and bring about food sufficiency in the zone.
They called on other well meaning individuals and organizations to emulate the lawmaker in bringing development to the area.
A Knapsack sprayer and the sum of N50, 000 were given to each of the 200 beneficiaries to bolster their businesses.
