23 – 24 June 2023 |
Kano
NIGERIA AGROCHEMICAL WORKSHOP
Resource Persons: Prince Jay Oghifo;Alhaji Buba Shanu, Saadatu Saad Mustapha Esq. Abdulrazaq Banaru Abubakar; Mustapha Tijjani Usman Ph.D
The 2-day workshop was organized for farmers in Northern Nigeria at R & K Guest Place Hotel, Kano from 23 to 24 June 2023. The workshop included practical field trips to farms and chemical storage facilities to raise awareness of the hazards of agrochemicals and discuss the importance of proper storage and handling.
The workshop on Enhancing Agrochemical Security and KYC Practices by Farmers in Northern Nigeria was well-received by the participants. The participants, who were predominantly farmers, were of varying literacy levels, with some being literate, semi-literate, and others fluent in only local dialects. Despite their different levels of literacy, all of the participants appreciated the workshop and found it to be informative and useful. They rated the workshop excellently and looked forward to attending subsequent workshops.
The workshop included two practical field visits to a farm and a chemical storage facility. The participants learned about the importance of proper storage and handling of agrochemicals, including the use of PPE and the correct way to quantify agrochemical mix and use. The practical field visits were a valuable addition to the workshop, helping the participants to understand the importance of safety when handling agrochemicals and to learn how to use them properly.
The participants took seriously the learning from the workshop and indicated that they would use personal protective equipment (PPE) in the use of agrochemicals and improve the security of their storage and release. Also, the participants expressed hope that informational guides on agrochemical security would be made available in their local dialects.
The workshop was a valuable opportunity for farmers to learn about the risks associated with agrochemicals and how to protect themselves and their communities. The participants were engaged and interested in the topics covered, and they asked thoughtful questions. The workshop organizers are confident that the participants will take the information they learned and implement it in their own practices. This will help to improve agrochemical security in Northern Nigeria and reduce the risk of accidental or intentional chemical releases.