Young farmers and key figures from Jigawa State came together for a one-day summit on May 15, 2025, called “Quest for Climate-Smart, Productive, Profitable, and Sustainable Farming Systems in Jigawa State.”
The event addressed the challenges of boosting farming output while tackling climate change through practical, sustainable methods.
Hosted by the Green and Environmental Project Initiative (GEPI), a local civil society group, and backed by the Jigawa State Government, the summit was a groundbreaking step to involve young people in discussions about farming and climate resilience.
Speaking at the event, Comrade Ahmed Ilallah, GEPI’s State Lead, described the summit as “historic,” emphasising that the organisation had engaged with communities across the state to bring together young farmers, government officials, and other stakeholders to chart a way forward for climate-smart agriculture.
“Our primary aim is to educate our young and existing farmers about climate-smart practices and align them with the government’s agricultural transformation agenda,” Ilallah stated. “We want to build awareness of adaptive methods and systems that can withstand the growing threats of climate change.”
The Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, represented by his Technical Assistant on Agriculture, Dr Saifullahi Umar, officially opened the summit.
Dr. Umar opened the event by highlighting the opportunities available through Governor Namadi’s plans to transform agriculture in the state. Experts gave insightful talks, including:
The summit ended with a call for closer teamwork among the government, universities, civil society, and farmers to create a stronger, more sustainable future for agriculture in Jigawa State.
