The Member of Parliament for the Salaga South Constituency, Hon. Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimiah, in partnership with the Sisters of JDM Foundation, has supported 400 vulnerable women in the constituency with the donation of fertilizers to enhance agricultural productivity and improve livelihoods.
Speaking to the media, Hon. Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimiah said the initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to support vulnerable persons, particularly women, across the constituency.
She explained that during her engagements with women in various communities, many appealed for assistance with farming inputs, especially fertilizers, to support their farming activities.
In response to these requests, 400 bags of fertilizer were distributed to widows, single mothers, divorced women, and other vulnerable women selected from communities across the Salaga South Constituency.
The MP noted that the excitement and appreciation expressed by the beneficiaries underscored the significance of the intervention, which is expected to greatly improve their farming activities.
The beneficiaries are largely engaged in vegetable farming, including the cultivation of agushie, watermelon, and other crops.
Hon. Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimiah emphasized that vegetable farming plays a critical role in ensuring household nutrition, particularly for children.
She stated that empowering women in agriculture not only enhances food security at the household level but also creates opportunities for income generation, as surplus produce is sold to support family needs.
The MP further revealed plans to strengthen collaboration with the Sisters of JDM Foundation and the Women Empowerment Foundation of the Salaga South Constituency to make the initiative a regular exercise.
She added that future interventions may go beyond fertilizer donations to include cash support, farming tools, clothing, boots, food items, and seed capital for small-scale trading activities.
Reaffirming her commitment to women’s empowerment, Hon. Zuwera Mohammed Ibrahimiah said empowering women leads to stable homes and improved living conditions for children.
“When women are empowered, the entire family benefits. Whatever support women receive is taken back home to ensure peace, stability, and comfort within the household,” she stated.
Source: Agrictoday
