The Centre for Drylands Agriculture (CDA), Bayero University, Kano (BUK), has appointed Hajia (Dr.) Salamatu Garba, Founder and Executive Board Chair of WOFAN Group, as the Chairperson of its Sectoral/Industry Advisory Board.
The appointment, which is for an initial three-year term, recognises Dr. Garba’s outstanding leadership and extensive expertise in agricultural development, particularly her long-standing commitment to improving the livelihoods of women and youth.
She is widely known for her passion and persistence in promoting the transformation of subsistence farming into agripreneurship among young women and youths in Nigeria and beyond.
Dr. Garba has devoted decades to empowering women and young people across dryland communities, contributing significantly to sustainable agricultural development at both national and international levels.
Her wealth of experience and visionary leadership are expected to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry, drive innovation, and advance sustainable agricultural practices within dryland ecosystems.
The appointment is seen as a strategic move by the CDA to deepen industry engagement and enhance the practical impact of its research and capacity-building initiatives.
WOFAN Group has congratulated Dr. Garba on the appointment, expressing confidence that her tenure will be impactful and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of dryland agriculture and inclusive agribusiness development.