Abbas Yushau Yusuf
Kano State Deputy Governor Dr.Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna stated that reviewing the curriculum of the Higher National Diploma in Pest Management Technology would enhance the study of how to provide protection from harmful insects that bring about losses in production.
He made the statement at the closing ceremony of a 5 days workshop of reviewing the curriculum of the Higher National Diploma in Pest Management Technology organized by the National Board for Technical Education at Horizon Hotel, Kano.
Dr.Gawuna explained that pest control is an integral part of the agricultural practices therefore reviewing the curriculum of the Higher National Diploma in Pest Management Technology would enhance research and control of migratory pests and ensure the meeting-up of yearly target consumption level for the country.
“This exercise is in tandem with Kano State Agricultural policy in seeing that crop and animal production losses are tackled as a result of pests infestations and infections caused by produce damaging organisms in crops like cereals, legumes, fruits, and vegetables said Gawuna “.
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The Deputy Governor who is also the Commissioner Of Agriculture said that the review of the curriculum in institutions should not exceed 2-5 years in order to go along with global standards adding that Kano has concluded plans to review curriculum in the State-owned higher institutions in an effort to boost productivity.
“During the launching of free and compulsory basic education program in the State..I recalled that Gov.Abdullahi Umar Ganduje emphasized that curriculum in our higher institutions would be reviewed “Gawuna said.
While commending the National Board for Technical Education for organizing the workshop, he however assured that the State Government would adopt the document of the curriculum of HND in Pest Management Technology saying it would assist farmers and the general public in improving agricultural production in the State and the country at large.
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Speaking earlier, the Acting Executive Secretary of the National Board for Technical Education, Tpl.Ekpenyong.E.Ekpenyong represented by the Director of Monotechnic Department, Mrs.Helen Oduntan said the board realized the importance of the HND program in Pest Management Technology to national development found it imperative to conduct the exercise now.
He added that teaching and learning would not be proper without review of the curriculum, which is considered particularly during accreditation of courses in tertiary institutions.
In a statement by Hassan Musa Fagge, the Deputy Governor’s Chief Press Secretary said Certificates were presented to the participants of the workshop who were drawn from Polytechnics, Colleges of Agriculture, and related institutions.
