The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) has reiterated its dedication to aiding Nigeria in overcoming its development challenges. The bank officials also visited Sasakawa Africa Association and Kano Agricultural and Rural Development Agency, KNARDA.
This is contained in a statement by the Project Communication Specialist, Ameen Yassar, at Kano State Agro-pastoral Development Project (KSADP), made available to ASHENEWS on Wednesday.
During discussions with officials from the Project Management Unit of KSADP and the Managing Director of Kano State Agricultural and Rural Development Authority (KNARDA) at his office in Kano, Mr. Javed Khan, leading a delegation from the Abuja Hub of the bank, affirmed this pledge.
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“Nigeria is a very important member of the IsDB and in line with its objective of fostering economic development and social progress, the bank will continue to support the country to drive development and ensure the prosperity of its citizens,” stated Mr. Khan.
Highlighting the ongoing IsDB-financed projects in Nigeria, Mr. Khan said, iKSADP, SAPZ, Food Security program, Bilingual Education project, SMART AID, and various infrastructure projects are included, with plans for more based on the success of these projects.
According to Mr Khan, the mission of Kano was to assess the status of ongoing projects by the KSADP, how to complete the remaining activities of the project, how much funds were utilized, and how to make use of unspent funds in areas of need.
“This year is very important for the project as it is coming to an end therefore, the issue of sustainability of the project interventions is a key aspect we are looking at”, he affirmed.
The mission visited ongoing infrastructure development at Dawanau International Grains market, and completed projects including a Tomato drying facility at Gafan, Kadawa Cikin Gari Groundnut Processors, and Artificial Insemination Centre in Garun Mallam local government, Women Rice Processors at Fegi, Onion Storage facility, and Slaughter House in Kura local government.
Meanwhile, the mission engaged officials of the Sasakawa Africa Association and Kano Agricultural and Rural Development Agency, KNARDA, who are implementing the crops and legumes value chains of the KSADP respectively, on the prospects of fully achieving the project objectives by the end of the year.
