The Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ) Programme, through Kano State Project Implementation Unit (KSPIU), has trained and sensitised over 800 members of farmer organisations (FOs) on the fundamentals of nutrition as part of efforts to promote nutrition-sensitive agriculture and healthier communities.

The two-day training sessions took place in Kadawa, Zaria Road, and Bichi Local Government Areas of Kano State.

Speaking at the sessions, the State Gender and Social Safeguard Officer of SAPZ Programme KSPIU, Dr Zainab Lawan Gwadabe, said the initiative will enhance participants’ understanding of key nutrition concepts, including food groups, dietary diversity, and the link between agriculture and nutrition.

She explained that the programme will implement a cascading training model, whereby participants will train other farmers, ensuring the spread of nutrition knowledge across rural communities and encouraging positive behaviour change.

The training was conducted in two phases during the third and fourth quarters of the programme. 

Each phase focused on delivering core knowledge on nutrition fundamentals, emphasising dietary diversity, the importance of a balanced diet, and the connection between agricultural practices and nutrition outcomes.

Dr Gwadabe added that the initiative aligns with SAPZ’s broader objective of integrating nutrition education into agricultural activities to achieve sustainable food security and improved community health.

Source: Radio Nigeria