By Usman Muhammed Zaria
Jigawa State Government says it has approved the State Common Data Framework for the Farmer Registry and the State Cooperative Development Framework, alongside regulations guiding the implementation of both frameworks.
The State Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Sagir Musa Ahmed, disclosed this while briefing journalists after the State Executive Council meeting held at Government House, Dutse.
According to him, the approvals represent a significant milestone in the state government’s ongoing efforts to consolidate agricultural transformation, strengthen institutional coordination, and build a more inclusive, productive and sustainable agricultural sector.
He further explained that, the state common data framework for farmer registry is designed to establish a harmonized and reliable system for farmer identification, registration and data management across the state.
Sagir Ahmed said, It will also provide a credible database of farmers, improve the targeting of agricultural interventions, enhance access to government support and agricultural services, and strengthen evidence-based planning and decision-making.
He pointed out that, the state cooperative development framework seeks to promote the emergence of strong, vibrant, inclusive and economically viable farmer cooperatives.
He said, it will provide a structured approach to cooperative development, strengthen institutional capacity, improve governance and accountability, and enhance farmers’ access to markets, finance, inputs, technology amongst others.
Editing By Yusuf Zubairu
