By Shafiu Yahaya
The National Secretary of the Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria, Mr. Jude Denis, has commended the association for its significant contributions to society, particularly in the area of job creation and economic development.
Mr. Denis made the statement during the celebration of Kano Bakers Day, organised by Crown Flour Mill Company Limited in Kano.
He explained that the association plays a vital role in national development, noting that it employs a large number of youths across the country, more than many other professional bodies.
“Our association contributes immensely to the community, especially through employment generation.
“We engage more youths than many other associations, and this remains a major contribution to the nation’s economy,” he said.
Mr. Denis also praised Crown Flour Mill for its continuous support to the baking industry, describing the company’s interventions as impactful and encouraging.
He particularly appreciated the donation of a new bus to Kano State branch of the association, noting that such gestures strengthen the relationship between the company and bakers.
He further acknowledged the presence and support of key dealers who attended the event, especially Umar Buba Enterprises and Hamir Investment, both from Singer Market, Kano, describing them as vital partners in the industry.
The event also featured a display of loaves of bread produced by different baking companies, showcasing the quality and diversity within the baking sector in the state.
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KACRAN urges herders, farmers to respect grazing routes
From Sani Gazas Chinade, Damaturu
As the 2026/2027 farming season commences amid Nigeria’s severe economic challenges, many worsened by farmer-herder conflicts, the Kulen Allah Cattle Rearers Association of Nigeria (KACRAN) has reaffirmed its commitment to peace, unity, food security and national prosperity.
In a statement signed by its National President, Alhaji Khalid Muhammad Bello, the association noted that as a peace-loving body working to build harmony between pastoralists and host communities, it is appealing to stakeholders across the country to prioritize peaceful coexistence.
KACRAN urged herders nationwide to exercise restraint and avoid the destruction of farmlands during grazing or migration, stressing that protecting crops was directly linked to safeguarding the nation’s food security.
The association also emphasized the importance of maintaining open grazing routes, describing them as essential for the peaceful movement of cattle and for sustaining coexistence between farmers and herders in the agricultural sector.
The statement further highlighted the broader national security challenges, noting that insecurity continues to drain huge financial resources that could otherwise be invested in development projects.
It added that agricultural production has been significantly affected, with millions displaced and vast farmlands rendered inaccessible.
KACRAN expressed appreciation to the national and state coordinators of the Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES) for their interventions in Yobe State, particularly the conversion of pastoralists’ motorized boreholes to solar-powered systems and the construction of new water facilities.
The association described the initiative as vital to livestock welfare and community health.
It also appealed to the World Bank and the Yobe State Government to increase funding support for L-PRES to ensure the continuation and expansion of its ongoing projects.
Furthermore, KACRAN commended the state governor, Alhaji Mai Mala Buni, for reducing tractor hire costs from N100,000 to N50,000 per day and for his commitment to reclaiming grazing reserves.
The association reaffirmed its call for cooperation between farmers and herders as a necessary step toward achieving lasting peace and national food security.