Kano State Governor, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, has handed out employment letters to 1,038 newly recruited agricultural extension workers and support staff under the State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KNARDA).
In a statement issued by the governor’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the letters were presented on Monday at the Coronation Hall, Government House, Kano.
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Speaking at the event, the governor said the new recruits are expected to play a key role in reshaping the agricultural sector.
“These young men and women are not just getting jobs; they are becoming change agents in our agricultural system,” Yusuf said. “As frontline ambassadors of agricultural transformation, your conduct and commitment will directly influence the success of our efforts to revitalize agriculture and empower rural communities across the state.”
He warned them against negligence and misconduct.
“You must shun absenteeism, laziness, misconduct, and any form of corruption,” the governor said. “We are building a new generation of field workers who will bring modern practices, improved inputs, and innovative solutions to our farms, our cooperatives, and our communities.”
Yusuf noted that although Kano already has a sizable number of extension agents, the new recruitment was necessary to meet rising demand.
“Kano continues to lead the country in the number of agricultural extension agents, but we still consider it imperative to recruit additional workers to meet the growing needs of our farming population,” he added.
The governor also acknowledged the role played by the Ministry of Agriculture, KNARDA, the Civil Service Commission, and others in the recruitment process.
The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Danjuma Mahmoud, said the recruitment aimed to ensure food availability and raise incomes, especially in rural areas.
Chairperson of the Civil Service Commission, Hajiya Ladidi Ibrahim Garko, said the exercise was a step toward strengthening the state’s agricultural workforce.
One of the new recruits, Saminu Sani Garba, speaking on behalf of his colleagues, thanked the governor and promised to live up to expectations.
“Despite the thousands who applied, we are grateful for this rare opportunity. We will do our best to support agricultural production in Kano,” he said.
