The Kano State Agro-Pastoral Development Project (KSADP) has signed an amended Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) worth $12,347,071.44 with its implementing partner, Sasakawa Africa Association (SAA), for the procurement of cutting-edge agricultural machinery. The move is aimed at accelerating mechanised farming and enhancing food security across the state.
The renewed agreement will facilitate the provision of essential machinery, including tractors, combine harvesters, planters, transplanters, boom sprayers, and various harvesting equipment. Additional resources such as solar-powered water pumps, rice milling equipment, onion storage technologies, and land preparation tools are also part of the deal.
This development was announced on Thursday in a statement by KSADP Project Communication Specialist, Ameen Yassar, and shared with PUNCH Online.
Speaking shortly after the signing ceremony, KSADP State Project Coordinator, Ibrahim Muhammad, stated that the amended MoU is a strategic step to transition Kano’s agricultural sector from manual to fully mechanised systems.
“This initiative will significantly improve productivity and reduce post-harvest losses, especially for smallholder farmers. It is also designed to promote precision agriculture that aligns with global best practices,” Muhammad said.
KSADP, which is jointly funded by the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), the Lives and Livelihoods Fund (LLF), and the Kano State Government, is leveraging SAA’s technical expertise to fulfill its mandate of transforming agriculture and alleviating poverty in rural communities.
Muhammad added that the initiative supports both national and regional policy frameworks, including the Federal Government’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan (ERGP), the Kano State Development Plan, and IsDB’s development agenda.
Kano State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Danjuma Mahmoud, lauded the agreement as a “transformative milestone” in the state’s agricultural journey. He said the infusion of modern technology would not only enhance food security but also make farming more appealing to young people.
“We are taking a bold step toward revolutionising our agricultural sector. This is about food security, job creation, and positioning Kano as a model for agribusiness development in Nigeria,” Mahmoud remarked.
SAA Nigeria Country Director, Dr. Godwin Atser, echoed these sentiments, describing the five-year collaboration between his organisation and KSADP as a success story.
“This agreement is a continuation of a fruitful partnership that has already yielded impressive results. It represents a critical phase in driving agricultural transformation in Kano,” Atser said.
The new investment is expected to drastically improve the efficiency of farming operations in the state and bolster Nigeria’s broader push for agricultural sustainability and economic diversification.
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