Agriculture

Project Komanoma Graduates First Batch

Published

5 years ago

November 15, 2020

The Reap Africa Initiative over the weekend graduated the first batch of students who subscribed to “Project Komanoma.”

The project Komanoma is aimed at training youths in various Agribusinesses in line with the federal government’s drive in diversifying the economy.

Speaking at the closing ceremony of the training, the Convener of Project Komanoma and founder of Reap Africa Initiative, Mr. Donald Mmereole stated that the project is aimed at assisting the government in actualizing the goal of making Agriculture the main hub of the economy while noting that it is important for youths in the country to be properly equipped with adequate knowledge about the Agro business.

“We are determined to train as many youths both employed and unemployed in this project tagged KOMANOMA.It is worthy to state that the old can still take advantage of this program to learn the necessary skills before venturing into the agric sector.

The Federal Government is investing so much on agriculture and we thought it wise to assist the government with providing the needed knowledge to those who are willing to key into the government’s drive.”Mmereole stated.

He asked those willing to learn and acquire the needed skills and knowledge to visit the organization’s website on http://www.reapinitiative.org/

Share on Facebook

Agriculture

Sakata Seeds Strengthens West Africa Team with Dr. Hadiza Yaro’s Appointment

Published

1 month ago

September 1, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The former Nigeria Country Manager of East-West Seed, Dr. Hadiza Yaro, has joined Sakata Seeds Nigeria–West Africa Office as Sales Manager for Nigeria and Anglo-West Africa.

In her new role, she will oversee the company’s operations across English-speaking countries in the region, including Togo and the Benin Republic.

Her responsibilities will include servicing existing clients, building new partnerships, and expanding Sakata’s footprint across the continent.

Dr. Yaro holds a PhD in Agronomy and has pursued further studies in Marketing and Food Security across Africa, Europe, and Asia. Announcing her appointment, Vicente Celada, Sakata’s West Africa Director, said: “I am absolutely certain Hadiza will be a great addition to Sakata’s projects in West Africa.”

Over the past decade, Dr. Yaro has established herself as a thought leader, practitioner, and policy advocate in agribusiness.

At East-West Seed, she played a pivotal role in growing the company’s presence in Nigeria while championing smallholder farmers, particularly in Northern Nigeria. She has presented research on the critical role of smallholder farmers in achieving national food security and self-sufficiency.

She also spearheaded several agribusiness fairs and expos that showcased the impact of seed quality on crop yields events that attracted significant media attention. In addition, she worked with governors and state agricultural ministries on strategies to empower smallholder farmers and increase local agricultural output.

A native of Zuru, Kebbi State, Dr. Yaro is widely recognized as an agronomist and agribusiness expert. She is expected to bring the same expertise and innovation to her new role at Sakata Seeds.

Sakata Seed is a global company engaged in the breeding, production, and sale of high-quality vegetable and flower seeds, along with gardening materials and agricultural products. With a strong focus on research and development, Sakata offers a diverse range of horticultural varieties and maintains an extensive international network of offices and research stations.

The company also undertakes related ventures, including landscaping and greenhouse construction, serving both wholesale and retail markets.

Share on Facebook