The Aisha Buhari Foundation (ABF) is to partner with the Islamic Organization for Food Security (IOFS) to provide technical support for women in agriculture.
IOFS Director-General, Prof. Yerlan Baidaulet, made the assertion on the sidelines of the high-level forum on food security in Almaty, The Republic of Kazakhstan.
He told newsmen that the partnership entails building technical capacities of women for a more productive engagement in agriculture.
The D-G said that the IOFS had a lot in common with the ABF in terms of operational convergence for rural farming.
”I am confident that we can collaborate to promote food security and nutrition. So, we need to increase food production for the benefit of the population.
” The two organizations have a lot in common, especially in the areas of developing technical capacity for female farmers and rural farming,” he said.
Baidaulet said that the IOFS would hold a technical session to develop an action plan for the partnership before visiting Nigeria.
He commended the ABF for its commitment to tackling social problems, supporting humanity and making society a better place.
Also speaking, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Public Affairs and Strategy, Mr Sani Zorro, expressed optimism that the partnership would be mutually beneficial.
He said that the ABF had been visibly proactive in providing healthcare, education and economic empowerment services to the vulnerable in the society.
”The foundation is willing to collaborate with reputable organizations around the world to deepen its support for humanity,” he said.
Aisha Buhari is the First Lady of Nigeria and the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari, who assumed office on May 29, 2015, after defeating the then incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan.
Her foundation’s vision stands to secure a future for women, youths and children. The foundation solely campaigns and convenes aid for a better world for every woman, youth and child in need.
