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<p>The Kano State chapter of the Fulbe Development and Cultural Organization (FUDECO), in collaboration with the National Commission for Nomadic Education, has hosted a stakeholder engagement focused on strengthening media access for rural Fulani women. The event, held in Kano, was themed “Consolidating the Outcomes of the IDRC-SPARC GES Research Findings on the Media Empowerment of Pastoralist Women in Kano State.”</p><div class="GxhWHNcs" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>In his opening remarks, the Kano State Chairman of FUDECO, Abdullahi Isa, emphasized the critical role of media in shaping societies. He noted that the media serves as a mirror of the society, providing moral and cultural reflections through both mainstream and traditional platforms. He quoted scholars and leaders such as Kofi Anan former UN secretary General and a former U.S. President to support his claim that media is now as vital as air and blood in contemporary life.</p>
<p>Abdullahi Isa pointed out the stark media access disparity between urban and rural Fulani communities. He stressed that Fulani women in remote areas are often left behind in the information flow. “Just recently, a Fulani man asked a question that showed how much media access is missing in our rural areas,” he said, adding that through radio, many people learn values, school requirements, and critical information that prevent societal ills.</p>
<p>He further stated that their research examined how rural pastoralists are using or failing to use media tools to educate themselves, particularly women who, in many cases, have limited exposure.</p>
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<p>Presenting the detailed research findings, Maryam Nuhu Bayero of FUDECO revealed that over the past five years, the organization has worked with stakeholders in states like Taraba and Kaduna on issues including land tenure and media literacy. According to her, research in select communities, encompassing around 35,000 residents across clusters of 15 settlements, showed that these areas maintain seasonal migration patterns with minimal security threats.</p>
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<p>She explained that there findings in Dawakin Kudu Local Government in Kano women in the communities are economically active, with about 74% owning domestic animals such as poultry and goats. However, she noted that men retain control over these resources. Only 30% of women own land, and even then, their control is limited. Bayero said that domestic responsibilities dominate women’s roles and that their access to formal education remains extremely restricted. “Empowerment for these women is often defined as the ability to be economically independent through small-scale businesses or vocational training,” she said.</p>
<p>Dr. Muhammad Sale of the Department of Nigerian Languages at Bayero University Kano spoke as a resource person at the event. He reiterated the need for improved communication between the Fulani people and media practitioners. “There is a huge gap between the media and what is happening in our communities,” he said. “We want to be able to provide accurate information to media houses without censorship, and for media professionals to understand our context.”</p>
<p>Also speaking the Emir of Kano Muhammad Sunusi II represented by the Bunun Kano, Alhaji Aminu Ahmad Sadiq, who is also the District Head of Rijiyar Lemo, urged greater unity and mutual respect within communities. He lamented the erosion of traditional values, noting that people no longer inform community leaders when they enter or settle in a community. “We must return to our roots, be our neighbours’ keepers, and ensure that societal norms are upheld,” he said.</p>
<p>The engagement concluded with a unified call for improved access to media for rural Fulani women, greater collaboration between media outlets and pastoralist communities, and sustained efforts to empower women through education, economic participation, and cultural recognition.</p>
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