Food Security: Kwara Poly Reaps Bumper Maize Harvest from 20 Hectares of Land

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The management of Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin, under the leadership of Rector Engr. Abdul Jimoh Mohammed, has successfully harvested its commercial farm produce, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to support the state government’s food security initiatives.

Kwara Poly rector addressing the press

The harvesting exercise, which took place at the polytechnic’s commercial farm, was a collaborative effort aimed at making agricultural produce available at affordable prices. The farm, which was previously vacant and prone to encroachment, has been transformed into a productive land, yielding maize, cassava, and soon, soya beans.

Dr. Mrs. Mary Arinde, Kwara Commissioner for Tertiary Education, who was represented by a Director in the Ministry Hajia Rhodia Omotayo Yahaya commended the management and staff of the polytechnic for their foresight and hard work. She noted that the initiative would not only provide food for the community but also serve as a model for other institutions to follow.

The Rector, Engr. Abdul Jimoh Mohammed, explained that the polytechnic had been battling with encroachment but was able to reduce it through the support of the ministry of tertiary education. He announced plans to cultivate an additional 20 hectares of land next season and invite interested farmers to lease land on an annual basis.

The successful harvesting exercise is a testament to the polytechnic’s commitment to supporting the state government’s efforts to improve food security and make agricultural produce available at affordable prices.

Kwara Polytechnic Harvests 20hectares Land Farm Produce to Boosts Food Security

The management of Kwara State Polytechnic Ilorin, under the leadership of Rector Engr. Abdul Jimoh Mohammed, has successfully harvested its commercial farm produce, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to support the state government’s food security initiatives.

The harvesting exercise, which took place at the polytechnic’s commercial farm, was a collaborative effort aimed at making agricultural produce available at affordable prices. The farm, which was previously vacant and prone to encroachment, has been transformed into a productive land, yielding maize, cassava, and soon, soya beans.

Dr. Mrs. Mary Arinde,Kwara Commissioner for Tertiary Education, commended the management and staff of the polytechnic for their foresight and hard work. She noted that the initiative would not only provide food for the community but also serve as a model for other institutions to follow.

The Rector, Engr. Abdul Jimoh Mohammed, explained that the polytechnic had been battling with encroachment but was able to reduce it through the support of the ministry of tertiary education. He announced plans to cultivate an additional 20 hectares of land next season and invite interested farmers to lease land on an annual basis.

The successful harvesting exercise is a testament to the polytechnic’s commitment to supporting the state government’s efforts to improve food security and make agricultural produce available at affordable prices.

The Chairperson of the Farm committee who is also a Director of the Institute of Technology, Engr Mrs. Ruth Modupe, commended the Rector and institution for their support in overcoming the challenges faced by her 12-people Farming Committee stating they have realized 25 metric tons of Maize and targeting 180 metric tons of Cassava.

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