Poultry Farming: British American Tobacco empowers 200 women in Zamfara

From Ibrahim Kaulahi, Gusau

British American Tobacco Foundation in collaboration with Zamfara State Government has distributed 5-months old Noiler chickens to 200 women with a view to promote their economic status.

The flagging off distribution ceremony held in Gusau, the state capital by the General Manager of the foundation, Mr. Oludare Odusanya, who was represented by the Zamfara State Programme Manager, Dr. Umar A. Maina.

Dr. Maina said poultry farming has emerged as a transformative enterprise, providing not only a sustainable source of income but also advancing food security and strengthening community cohesion.

The British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation since its inception in 2002 has supported the Federal and State Governments in agricultural development programmes and has invested over 4 billion Naira in supporting rural smallholder.

According to him, in Zamfara State, “The project has carefully selected 200 women will each receive 20 noiler birds, a bag of specially formulated feed and essential multivitamin to support sustainable poultry farming.

This initiative is not just about providing resources, it’s about fostering development, resilience, and economic empowerment within our communities.

Also speaking, Zamfara State Governor’s wife, Huriyya Dauda Lawal, assured state government all-needed supports for the sustainability of the project.

Huriyya further informed that, the activities of the foundation is quiet a compliment to the State Government policies on efforts to change the lives of women in the state.