To provide an enabling environment for agri-business through resource management, technology, and market support.
To make agri-business the leading contributor to Kaduna’s economy.
Policy & coordination for agricultural growth.
Managing food reserves for stability.
Advancing livestock care and innovation.
Supporting farmers with inputs and irrigation.
Overseeing reserves and wildlife facilities.
Murtala Mohammed Dabo, a seasoned banker and skilled administrator, was appointed Commissioner of Agriculture by Governor Sen. Uba Sani on July 27, 2023. With over 33 years of experience across the private and public sectors, he holds an MBA from Bayero University. Dabo began his career at Zenith Bank Plc, rising to Deputy General Manager and overseeing operations in Kaduna, Niger, and Abuja. In public service, he held several key roles in the Kaduna State Government, including Economic Adviser to the Governor (twice), Executive Chairman of the Fiscal Responsibility Commission, and Permanent Secretary in the Ministries of Finance, Public Works & Infrastructure, and the Office of the Head of Service. He also served on the boards of KADIPA and key state committees on liquidity and public service reforms. Born in Zaria in 1969, Dabo attended LEA Primary School, Kachia; Government College, Kaduna; and GSS Kachia. He earned a B.Sc. in Chemistry from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 1990.
COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE
Formulating strategies for agricultural development.
Managing strategic food reserves for stability.
Advancing veterinary and livestock innovation.
Supporting farmers with training and inputs.
Promoting irrigation and agro-tourism sites.
Promoting eco-friendly farming practices.
Deploying tools for better yields.
Collaborating for agri-business success.
