Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has distributed employment letters to 1,038 newly recruited agricultural extension workers.
The ceremony, took place at coronation Hall Government House Kano.
Speaking during the ceremony the governor warned them against corrupt practices and urging them to serve the state with diligence and honesty.
He said the gesture marked a significant milestone in the state’s efforts to enhance food security and boost family incomes .
Governor Yusuf described the recruitment as a fulfilment of his campaign promises and a strategic step toward achieving these goals.
“Today is a day of renewed opportunity and fulfilment of our campaign promise. These jobs will not only support food security but also provide income for thousands of Kano families,”
The Governor explained that although Kano already leads the country in the number of extension agents, the state still requires more to meet the rising demands of modern agriculture.
“We need more trained extension workers who will serve their communities, support our farmers, and help transform our agricultural sector,”
Governor Yusuf warned the new employees to avoid corruption, absenteeism, and indolence, stressing that the recruitment was not an avenue for looting public funds.
“This appointment is not merely a job, but a call to service. You must stand out by rejecting temptation and social vices. The employment is meant to serve, not to siphon the little treasury of the state,”he said.
Acknowledging the challenge of insecurity hindering agricultural activity in many parts of the country, Governor Yusuf noted that farmers in Kano are still active.
The Governor highlighted major agricultural investments, including the construction of a two-kilometre earth dam aimed at cultivating three million hectares of farmland, with 500,000 hectares earmarked for irrigation.
Abdullahi Jalaluddeen Kano.
