Kaduna: NASFAT trains 160 members, others on poultry farming 

Kaduna: NASFAT trains 160 members, others on poultry farming

Zainab Tanimu

Kaduna, Northwest Nigeria

In order to boost human development, which is inline with NASFAT’s policy of HELD, the empowerment committee of NASFAT Kaduna Branch in conjunction with that of NASFAT Doka Branch, organized a one day seminar for its members to equip them on poultry farming business and management.

The seminar which was in collaboration with Alhaji Muftaudeen Adeyemo and his team of experts also exposed the over 160 trainees to opportunities that could make them grow.

The Coordinator of the seminar, Alhaji Adeyemo, Chairman, Hikmat Farms  Ltd. who is also the Chairman Habtol Nigeria Ltd. delivering his lecture held at NASFAT village opened up to participants on the step by step actualization of the business.

Beginning with when the farmer awaits the arrival of his day old chicks,  (that is, the housing preparation),  the feeding, the nutrition, and the safety measures among others.

Alhaji Adeyemo, a farmer of long years  of experience, (35years) was a one time President, Muslim Council of Nigeria, (MCON). Former NASFAT Kaduna Cooperative Society Chairman, and  presently is NASFAT Kaduna Branch’s Elders committee’s  Chairman. He is one man whose dream is to see his members attaining greater heights.

According to him, “my Joy is to see many NASFAT members empowered.”

Encouraging participants, “it is a venture that can make one move away from poverty. It can be done every 6, 6 weeks which means can be done 8 times in a year.”

Taking them through the nitty gritty involved in the business, he let them into his personal experiences. How he started his business, the challenges and perseverance needed to succeed.

He had to go through the hurdles of the business with perseverance and the determination to succeed.  He explained.

“There must be that determination to succeed. As a farmer, you need to be proactive.

“We should not be looking for big space. You can start with small number of birds ( Chicks) and then increase gradually depending on the space and capital.

Still explaining,

“As you wait for the arrival of the day old chicks or otherwise, you preheat 24 hours before arrival in warm weather and 48 hours in cold weather. Taking cognizance of the temperature level to be observed.

Also taught was the rearing house preparation / Flooring Rearing system.

The quality of chicks is of great importance, he emphasized.

“Chickens he said are grown for their egg and meat. They are classified as egg-type chicken and meat-types chickens.

The egg- type chickens are composed of stock that has been developed for egg production and are maintained for the principal purpose of producing chicks for the ultimate production of eggs for human consumption.

Those for production of eggs are the layers and is capital intensive depending on the number of chickens.

“Breeds of meat type chickens primarily include broilers, fryers, roasters, and other meat type chickens.

These are easy to manage and less capital.

Co- partners present were, the Chairman, Vetco, Dr. Usman Umar,  Managing Director, Elegant Fishery and Poultry Farming, Tatu Faleye Yusuf, Mallam Ibrahim Obimakinde and each contributed to how the poultry business could be beneficial to participants as they give their encouragements and expertise.

They described Alhaji Adeyemo as a rare gem while pledging their support in bringing his dream to fusion.

Speaking, Hajiya Binta Adamu the guest of honour in her address encouraged all present particularly the women to as home-makers seize the opportunity to braze up and empower themselves.

Earlier in his opening remarks, NASFAT Kaduna branch’s Vice Chairman, Alhaji Suleiman Alebiosun representing Chairman NASFAT Kaduna Branch, Alhaji AbdulAkeem Adeniji appreciated the gesture by Alhaji Adeyemo and his team for finding it worthy to educate members on how they could improve on their lives saying, it is not easy letting one unto one’s business.

He urged the participants to make good use of the window provided to upgrade themselves.

Contributing, NASFAT Zonal Missioner Imam Ma’rooph Muhammed Raji quoted an Hadith of the Holy Prophet (SAW) where laziness is not encouraged of a muslim.

He said, “Muslims must not be lazy. They must work. That is the Hadith of the Holy Prophet (saw)”.

Imam Ma’rooph charged participants to live up to expectation by applying the knowledge gained to improve themselves The men he said should encourage their wives to key into the business because women are known be very supportive in such business.

Also contributing, hajiya Omotosho, member, NASFAT Doka branch’s elders committee spoke on the importance of planning. Adequate planning will help one’s business to grow.  One will be able to take stock of how things are moving. She added.

Chairman, NASFAT Doka Kaduna Branch Hon. Musbau Adepoju speaking through one of his executive members Alhaji  Olayiwola Abdullateef appreciated the resource persons for their efforts as he charged the participants to utilize the opportunity availed them to better their lives.

The training sensitization on poultry farming business which included an interactive session is expected to expose participants to the practical aspect by paying a visit to one of the poultry farms. The empowerment secretary informed.

Resource persons 

Cross Section of Participants During the Seminar

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