Author: Shehu Muhammed

Agriculture remains one of the largest sectors that significantly contribute to the socioeconomic development of not only Nigeria or Africa but the world as a whole. It is a sector where both the government and private sectors are investing heavily to ensure market stability and food security. The sector contributed 22.35 percent of the total Gross Domestic Product between January and March 2021 in Nigeria. In Nigeria, especially in the Northwest region, men are primarily known for engaging in farming activities, cultivating crops, and rearing animals. However, despite this, some women are also involved in the agricultural sector, playing a…

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The Nigeria Association of Women Journalists (NAWOJ), Sokoto State Chapter, has commended the relentless efforts of Fatima Ahmad Aliyu, the wife of the Sokoto State Governor, in empowering women and girls across the state. This was contained in a statement issued by the Chairperson of NAWOJ, Sokoto State Chapter, Aisha Muhammad, and her Secretary, Hadiza Haliru, on Saturday, March 8, 2025, in commemoration of this year’s International Women’s Day (IWD). Hadiza Haliru praised the governor’s wife for her unwavering commitment to women’s development in the state through various initiatives. “Her Excellency’s dedication to women’s empowerment is truly inspiring. Through her…

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Over 100 young students in Sokoto State now have a dream of pursuing a career in nursing, midwifery, or health sciences, thanks to the Attahiru Bafarawa Foundation “Giving Back Initiative.” At separate ceremonies held at Gamji College of Nursing Sciences and Al-Hudah College of Health Technology in Sokoto, students gathered with excitement and gratitude as they received their scholarship award letters. The Chairman of the Foundation’s Steering Committee, Muhammad Lawal Maidoki, Sadaukin Sakkwato, handed over the letters to the institutions’ management, emphasizing that this initiative is more than just financial support—it’s a commitment to the future of healthcare in Sokoto…

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