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Assembly To Investigate Poor State Of Agric Agency
The Kaduna State House of Assembly has mandated its committee on agriculture to investigate the present condition of the state Agriculture Development Project Office.
The resolution followed a motion by Alhaji Aminu Shagali, Member (PDP-Sabon Gari ) and co-sponsored by five other members.
While moving the motion, Shagali expressed concern over the under-funding of the office and the neglect of the zonal offices across the state.
According to him, the situation has deprived smallholder farmers its services for improved crop and livestock production.
“I wish to move that this house do resolve and cause for an action and the reason behind the poor funding, neglect and abandonment of Kaduna State Agricultural Development Project.’’
He noted that the outcome of the investigation would go a long way towards restoring the glory of agriculture in the state.
In his contribution, Alhaji Shehu Adamu Member (PDP-Maigana), expressed his support for the motion, describing it as “a very important motion”.
He said the situation at KADP and its zonal offices was not fair to most residents of the state who are farmers, urging a change of attitude.
Adamu called on the house to investigate the matter in view of the fact that the World Bank loan given to boost agricultural activities might be a waste in the long run.
Also speaking, Mr Yohana Jatau (PDP- Jaba) emphasised the significance of the project to the general well-being of the people, adding that the motion was indeed timely.
“Our dreams of going into farming cannot be achieved, if the project charged with the responsibility is in a bad condition.’’
He called on the house to take the necessary action to ensure the revival of the project, adding that it would would go a long way towards attracting youths into farming.
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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