GOVERNOR YUSUF URGES BENEFICIARIES OF M400 COMMUNITY REVOLVING FUND TO BOOST PRODUCTION 06-02-25
By Sadiq Aminu Gov Yusuf urges Beneficiaries of M400 Community Revolving Fund to Boost Productio
Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf has urged beneficiaries of the N400 million community revolving fund to utilize the funds for their intended purpose: boosting the production of assorted food crops in the state.
The governor stated this during an empowerment program organized by Kano Agro-Climatic Resilience Landscape (ACreSAL) Project in collaboration with the World Bank.
The initiative aims to eradicate poverty and support interest groups in selected communities, ultimately strengthening communities for optimal growth.
The community revolving fund is part of a broader effort to promote economic growth and development in Kano State. By providing access to capital, the fund enables communities to invest in agricultural projects, improve food security, and increase economic opportunities.
Governor Yusuf noted that in addition to the community revolving fund, the Kano State Government has also made significant efforts to combat desertification by recovering land and planting over 3 million trees across the state.
Commissioner of Environment Dr. Dahiru Mohammad Hashim commended the initiative, stating that the Community Revolving Fund (CRF) is a transformational resource designed to uplift communities, enhance agricultural productivity, and strengthen the fight against climate change.
He said the CRF initiative has provided direct financial support to 30 registered Community Interest Groups (CIGs) and farmer cooperatives to invest in climate-smart agriculture.
” The selection of the 10 beneficiary communities was guided by strict criteria to ensure that the funds go to those who are ready and willing to embrace sustainable agricultural practices.”
“The Kano State Government has established strong governance structures to ensure accountability, transparency, and sustainability. The creation of the Community Revolving Fund Management Committees (CRFMCs), Community Business Agents (CBAs), and Boards of Trustees (BoTs) is a strategy to ensure community ownership and long-term” sustainability of this fund.
He added that the ACReSAL Project has made remarkable progress in addressing land degradation, afforestation, and flooding across Kano State,The project has planted 3 million trees, rehabilitated 106 kilometers of shelterbelt, restored 24,865 hectares of degraded land, and established woodlot plantations and individual orchards for over 1,200 farmers.