The Honourable Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation has commissioned a modern Conference and Training Centre at the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA) in Kano State, on Tuesday 3 February 2026, as part of the Federal Government’s efforts to strengthen human capital development, empower youths and women, and promote sustainable irrigated agricultural practices.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Honourable Minister, Engr. Prof. Joseph Terlumun Utsev, described the centre as a strategic facility dedicated to equipping youths and women with the technical knowledge and practical skills required for modern, innovative, and climate-smart agriculture.
He noted that the training centre was envisioned as a breeding ground for a new generation of agripreneurs who will drive productivity, adopt modern technologies, and contribute meaningfully to national development.
“By empowering our youth and women with practical agricultural skills, we are not only strengthening the agricultural sector but also creating jobs, promoting self-reliance, and stimulating inclusive economic growth,” the Minister stated.
The Honourable Minister expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, for the opportunity to establish the facility and emphasized that the initiative aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in the areas of food security, youth empowerment, job creation, and sustainable development.
He added that investing in human capital remains a critical pathway to long-term national prosperity.
Also speaking at the ceremony, the Managing Director of Hadeija Jama’are River Basin Development Authority, Rabiu Suleiman Bichi, congratulated the graduating youths and urged them to effectively apply the knowledge and skills gained to become self-sufficient.
He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for creating opportunities for youth empowerment through the river basin authority.
The graduating youths received training in drip irrigation, hydroponics, greenhouse technology, and the “Every Home a Garden” initiative, equipping them with practical skills to drive modern agricultural practices in their communities.
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Mrs. Funmi Imuetinyan
Director Information and PR
