FCT Farmers and Herders Trained on Modern Practices to Tackle Climate Change

Farmers and herders across the Federal Capital Territory are stepping into a new era of agriculture as a climate-focused training program takes root in Paikon-Kore and Karshi grazing reserves. Backed by the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zones (SAPZ) Project, the initiative is equipping local communities with practical skills to adapt their practices to a rapidly changing environment.

Over 200 participants in each location are learning how to improve livestock management, recycle waste to cut pollution, and embrace new farming techniques that work with shifting weather patterns rather than against them. At a session in Gwagwalada, SAPZ Coordinator Dr. Omole Olateju emphasized that tradition alone cannot sustain future productivity, urging farmers to embrace innovation that secures both livelihoods and the environment.

The training is not a one-off intervention. Environmental safeguards officer Mr. Larayetan Shedrach Olabode explained that the program is part of a long-term effort to prepare communities for upcoming SAPZ activities, noting that climate change has already begun to disrupt farming and infrastructure. Continuous support and advanced training are planned for participants to deepen resilience against environmental challenges.

Experts like Mr. B. J. Bamisaiye reinforced the message that information is power, reminding farmers that consistent guidance can transform how communities respond to climate shocks. For participants like Abubakar Mohammed Juli, the experience has already made an impact. He expressed gratitude for the knowledge gained, confident that it will strengthen both his work and his community’s preparedness for the future.