The Gombe State Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) Project has announced a partnership with the Nigerian Association of Women in Agriculture (NAWIA), Gombe State chapter, to strengthen women’s empowerment through agriculture.
Speaking during a courtesy visit by NAWIA’s state coordinator, Amina Mohammed Umar, and her executive team, the State Project Coordinator of ACReSAL, Dr. Sani Adamu Jauro, said the collaboration will focus on climate-smart agriculture and inclusive development.
“Partnering with NAWIA is imperative, as their objectives resonate with our commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and community resilience,” he said.
Dr. Jauro commended Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya for creating an enabling environment for women’s advancement in agriculture. He noted that members of NAWIA have already been enrolled in precision agriculture programs under the ACReSAL Federal Project Management Unit.
He also pledged that the project will provide fishponds, greenhouses, and improved seeds to boost productivity and income for women farmers in the state.
In her remarks, Amina Mohammed Umar revealed that NAWIA has registered over 30,000 women free of charge. She explained that the association is already involved in backyard farming and is expanding its focus to include fertilizer production, tree planting, and nutrition awareness.
She emphasized that the collaboration with ACReSAL will increase opportunities for women in agriculture and help them gain access to resources, modern farming techniques, and agribusiness opportunities.
The partnership aims to enhance food security, promote economic empowerment for women, and improve resilience against climate change impacts in Gombe State. It is expected to create a stronger platform for rural women to contribute to agricultural development while benefiting from government and donor-supported initiatives.
With this development, stakeholders believe that women farmers in Gombe will be better positioned to access agricultural funding, training, and modern farming equipment to improve yields and livelihoods.