USAID, Winrock Partner FCAHPT on Sustainable Agriculture 

Seriki Adinoyi in Jos

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Winrock, an organization known for it’s work with sustainable and equitable agriculture and rural development have partnered Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology (FCAHPT) in Vom, Jos, Plateau state on sustainable agriculture in Nigeria.

At a one-day interactive discussion in Vom, Country Director and West Africa Regional Advisor for Winrock, Mike Bassey noted that the forum was part of a five-year Farmer-to-Farmer program initiative, adding that it was a free technical assistance offering to farmers, Agric businesses, and educators in developing nations to improve their agricultural sectors sustainably.

Head of the Public Health and Epidemiology Department at FCAHPT, Dr. Kenneth Anueyiagu said the interactive session aimed at reviewing how the college’s students and staff have benefitted from different types of training byUSAID/Winrock group. 

He said that the training included organizational structure, institutional assessment, pedagogy training, grant writing, strategic planning, and gender equity integration, adding that with the impact of the training, students could now interact more freely with lecturers.

The Deputy Provost of FCAHPT, Dr. Jabil Yerima appreciated USAID and Winrock’s assistance. He explained that the five-part training series improved both the productivity and services of the college’s lecturers. The training, according to him, also helped the college switch from traditional teaching methods to more engaging, interactive styles, boosting students’ performance.

FCAHPT’s Director of Development and Linkages, Dr. Samu Banyigi also observed that the training has improved FCAHPT’s ability to provide services to their communities.