The Women in Mechanised Agriculture Association (WIMA) has announced plans to provide mechanised implements to one million women farmers across Nigeria by 2030.

Speaking at a stakeholder engagement workshop in Abuja, WIMA President, Dr. Aisha Bako,  reaffirmed their dedication to helping women in agriculture through innovation and technology.

She noted that WIMA’s mission extends beyond advocacy to implementation, calling for stronger stakeholder collaboration to enhance women’s participation in agriculture and decision-making.

“Our goal is for mechanisation to be more than just a tool; it should be a means of livelihood, income generation, and improved food systems.

“We envision a future where no woman is too rural, poor, or marginalised to access technology, finance, and opportunity.

“Mechanisation is essential. I invite stakeholders to join us in reshaping agriculture. When women rise, food systems thrive. When women mechanise, productivity soars. And nations prosper when women are included in decision-making,” she said.

The chairperson of WIMA’s Board of Trustees, Dr. Aisha Umar, highlighted agriculture’s role in the economy, which contributes over 20 per cent to Nigeria’s Gross Domestic Product.

She said the workshop is a rallying point for action and innovation. “This is a call to dismantle barriers and celebrate the resilience of women who aspire to harness the power of machinery,” she said.

Aminu Gambri, the Wakili of Zazau, lauded the initiative as an opportune intervention to combat food insecurity and foster household economic resilience.

Gambri expressed his intention to solicit WIMA backing from governmental and private sector entities. He further implored these bodies to amplify their assistance to small-scale agricultural endeavours in rural and urban areas, emphasising that such support is crucial for alleviating hunger and enhancing livelihoods nationwide.

Source: The Nation

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