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Sesame Farming Is A Source Of Income For 5 Million Farmers In Nigeria.

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Governor Dr.Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has said that Kano with its commercial potentials being the biggest agricultural commodity hub in Africa is also the biggest Sesame market in Nigeria.

 

The Governor represented by his Deputy Dr.Nasiru Yusuf Gawuna stated this Thursday in Kano while declaring open a Sesame seed conference with the theme-“Developing the Sesame seed value chain for sustainable growth” organized by the National Sesame Seed Association in collaboration with Kano State Government.

 

According to him, the conference will create an avenue for stakeholders in the industry to identify the most effective ways to promote value chain development in the Sesame seed sector and to also discuss mutually beneficial trade opportunities so as to improve the economic development and livelihood of smallholder farmers.

 

The Governor describes Sesame seed as the most sought cash crop in terms of export value in Nigeria, being one of the fastest-growing sectors due to its foreign exchange earning and as a main source of income for about 5 million smallholder farmers.

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He however assured that his administration is committed to enhancing the production of Sesame both in terms of quantity and quality through financing, improved techniques, and productivity.

 

The Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alh.Muhammad Sabo Nanono in his remarks highlighted the interventions given to the National Sesame Seed Association in the development of the sub-sector include the distribution of high yielding black, white, and brown variety sesame seeds to boost productivity.

 

Similarly, he said 20 sesame cleaning machines were also distributed, in addition, 2 model sesame processing centres were established in Nassarawa and Kano States respectively.

 

On her part, the Minister of State for Industries, Trade and Investment Ambassador Maryam Katagum represented by Deputy Director Mr Irimiya Kaura explained that the ministry is committed to providing enabling environment that will enhance the competitiveness of Nigerian agricultural commodities in the global trade.

 

She also revealed that in continuation of developing sesame seed, the ministry is implementing a robust agribusiness and industry development initiative to draw investment to the non-oil sector in the country.

 

Speaking earlier the President Of the National Sesame Seed Association Of Nigeria,Alh. Sherif Balogun stated that for the past 5years they have been working assiduously to promote the sesame seed value chain as well as increasing the production from 300,000 metric tons to over 500,000 tons.

 

He, therefore, called on the public to engage in massive sesame production and processing in order to benefit from government policies like the Anchor Borrowers Programme.

 

While appreciating the Kano State Government for partnering with them in organizing the conference, he also commended Governor Abdullahi Ganduje for his support and effort towards making Kano a destination for agribusiness investment.

 

In a statement by Hassan, Musa Fagge said the event was attended by the Jigawa State Commissioner Of Agriculture Alh. Muhammad Alhassan who represented Gov.Badaru Abubakar, Chairman House Committee on Agricultural Institutions.Mannir Babba Dan Agundi and other stakeholders.

 

 

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Murder: Family of Slain Teenager Plans Protest, Legal Action Against Kaduna Govt

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29 days after ‘AHMED MUSA’ was brutally killed in Government Technical College Malali Kaduna, family of the deceased planning to go to court to demand justice and adequate compensation for the unfair treatment meted to them.

In a statement on Monday, jointly signed by the deceased father Comrade Musa Mohammed (Moonlight), and the members of the family.

They stated that the incident was a “reflection of how insecure and unsafe” Nigeria has become for young people striving for a better future.

The family demanded “an expedited, transparent, and decisive legal process” to ensure justice is served, warning that they “will resist any attempts at political interference or compromise.”

Among their demands, they called on the state government to acknowledge that “students are no longer safe in their communities. If young people can be killed in such gruesome circumstances, what hope is left for the future of Nigeria? a formal apology from the kaduna state Government and comprehensive compensation for the family.

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We demand Five Hundred and Sixty Million, Three Hundred Thousand Naira (N560,300,000), as compensation from kaduna state government.”

“We think the time has come for the Kaduna State Government and all who are on the side of humanity to respond to the cry for remediation of the family and relations of the deceased student.
That is why we will go to court.”

“Also, we warn kaduna state government, that if they didn’t meet up with our demands we will be forced to mobilise the full strength of the masses movement across kaduna State in protest.

“This is about the fundamental right to life that every Nigerian student deserves. We will not sit idle while students are hunted and butchered.

Recall, the father on a petition dated 24th February 2025which was addressed to the executive governor of Kaduna state through the honorable commissioner of education, appealing for comprehensive investigation to un-cover those behind his son death, and whoever is found to have a hand in the death of his son should be punish accordingly.
And also demanded from kaduna state government adequate compensation for negligence being the custodian of the deceased Ahmed Musa.

In another development, the Chief Magistrate court of Kabala Doki in Kaduna State has adjourned the Ahmed Musa murder Case again, against 4 kaduna state vigilance service (KADVIS) personnel on charges of criminal conspiring and negligence which cause the death of Ahmed Musa.till 17th April 2025 because the witness and the prosecutor are absent in the court, because the witness and the prosecutor are absent in the court.

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Rivers Assembly Initiates Impeachment Of Gov. Fubara, Deputy

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Rivers State House Of Assembly has passed a resolution raising impeachment allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu

The Assembly mandates Clerk to publish in national dailies, letter of allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Sim Fubara and his deputy, Professor Ngozi Odu pursuant to Section 188 of 1999 Constitution (as amended)

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Amnesty International to NYSC: Stop threatening corps member who criticised Tinubu

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Amnesty International has condemned officials of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) for allegedly sending threatening messages to a corps member who criticised the President Bola Tinubu-led administration over rising inflation and economic hardship.

Daily Trust had reported how the corps member in a widely circulated video shared on Tiktok expressed frustration over the deteriorating economic conditions in Nigeria.

 

She openly tackled President Tinubu, calling him a “terrible leader,” and questioned what steps the government is taking to ease the suffering of citizens.

After her video gained traction, the serving corps member claimed she began receiving threatening messages, allegedly from NYSC officials.

 

She shared another video in which she was receiving calls from an NYSC official.

In the video, the official could be heard saying, “Are you normal? Keep quiet and bring down the video you posted.”

Reacting, Amnesty International, in a post on X, said instead of threatening her, the authorities “should be prioritizing addressing the country’s economic woes.”

“It is perfectly within her right to express discontent peacefully. Instead of threatening her for her opinions on rampant inflation, the authorities should be prioritizing addressing the country’s economic woes.

“Millions of people in Nigeria are facing extreme poverty. So far, the authorities have failed to put in place effective mitigation measures, leaving millions of people without the hope of getting out of the economic challenges and enjoying their human rights.

“The Nigerian authorities must stop responding with violence and threats to individuals and groups who express dissenting opinions — in utter disregard for Nigerian constitution and international law. Holding and voicing dissenting views is not a crime,” the human rights organisation said.

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