The governor of Kano State, North west Nigeria, Abba Kabir Yusuf flagged off the construction 70 kilometre rural access roads in the state, under the Nigeria IsDB/LLF project, Kano State Agro-pastoral Development Project, KSADP,
The project is constructing the roads to link several communities in different parts of the state, at the cost of NGN 9.97 billion, to facilitate economic activities including movement of people, commodities and livestock to and from farmlands, markets as well as towns across the state.
The governor flagged of the construction work with two road projects, with a combined length of 14.73 kilometers, at Mil Goma – Yankatsare and Rigiyar Gwangwan, in Dawakin Kudu local government area, with a completion period of 12 months each.
During the well attended ceremony, Governor Abba Yusuf said his administration is determined to put in place viable projects that would enhance the quality of lives of rural dwellers.
The governor explained that the road projects embarked upon in collaboration with the development partners, IsDB and LLF, cut across the three senatorial zones of the state with the aim of enhancing agricultural and rural development.
“As we promised to work with all our friends, including the development partners, this day marks the fruition of another effort between these partners and Kano state government, to resolve some of the nail-biting problems facing the state”, he stated.
“It is my sincere hope and prayers that these projects will bring progress, happiness and overall development of these chosen localities”, the governor remarked.
Governor Abba expressed appreciation to the Islamic Development Bank and the Lives and Livelihoods Fund for supporting the state to achieve major milestones in rural and agricultural transformation, hoping the partnership will continue to wax stronger.
KSADP, now in its third year of implementation has been instrumental in transforming the lives of thousands of beneficiaries through a series of impactful initiatives. With a core mission to alleviate poverty by 30 percent and strengthen food and nutrition security, KSADP aims to achieve a significant 50 percent reduction in the number of individuals affected by chronic food shortages.
This ambitious endeavor directly impacts an impressive 1, 260, 000 beneficiaries across Kano state, focusing on sustainable development of selected livestock and crop value chains. The project’s scope extends to smallholder farmers actively engaged in chosen agricultural value chains, as well as other key stakeholders as input suppliers, service providers, processors, marketers, and traders.
By fostering collaboration and driving innovation within the agricultural sector, KSADP is making substantial strides towards fostering economic development and resilience within Kano state.
Ameen K. Yassar
Project Communication Specialist,
KSADP
