Bayero University Kano (BUK) has received agricultural inputs worth ₦28 million from the Women Farmers Advancement Network (WOFAN) following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the SIBLING Project.
The agreement, signed on July 2, 2026, is aimed at equipping students with practical farming skills, entrepreneurship training, and hands-on experience in modern agriculture.
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The initiative is being implemented in collaboration with the Centre for Dryland Agriculture (CDA) and the Faculty of Agriculture.
The two-year pilot programme will train 150 students across different areas of the agricultural value chain, with plans to expand to 300 students annually. Beneficiaries will gain practical knowledge to establish sustainable agribusinesses after graduation.
Vice-Chancellor of BUK, Professor Haruna Musa, described the partnership as a major step toward bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world agricultural practice. He commended WOFAN for supporting youth empowerment and agricultural development.
WOFAN’s Founder and Executive Director, Dr. Salamatu Garba, said the ₦28 million support will serve as an input revolving scheme to sustain the project. The inputs include fertilisers, improved seeds, herbicides, and other farm materials for cultivating 50 hectares of maize and rice.
She explained that students will receive farm inputs, cultivate crops under supervision, and repay after harvest, allowing the programme to continue supporting future participants.
Farming activities have already commenced, with 50 students cultivating 25 hectares of land. The Vice-Chancellor also donated ₦1 million to support the project’s revolving fund.
Stakeholders at the event described the initiative as a strategic effort to promote agricultural entrepreneurship, food security, and sustainable development.
