FCAPT launched new machines, promised to improve post harvest technology - Provost
Umar Idris Shuaibu - Kano
Federal College of Agricultural Produce Technology (FCAPT) Kano, launched new machines that will help in reducing post-harvest losses to the farmers.
The Provost of the College, Dr. Muhammad Yusha'u Gwaram stated this during a project inspection tour to the College permanent site in the Barkum area of Bunkure Local Government in Kano.
Gwaram said the development is as a result of the demand by the students as part of their area of studies.
He said the new machines purchased by the College include a dryer, tomato grinding machine, steam boiler, and other grains processing machines.
"These machines will help immensely in the practical aspect of our students, as their courses majorly deal with practicing day by day.
"It will also serve for Commercial purposes, which in return the College will directly generate revenue to sustain the operations of the machines, Dr. Gwaram stated.
The Provost added that the College saw it imperative to establish a quality control room, and laboratory for testing and ensure a healthy method of packaging the processed food.
"These machines are multipurpose, in the sense that they will pave the way for producing juices, yogurt, and grains powder among others.
"So aside the system will also expose our students to all the practical aspects of the courses they are studying in the College, which will be of great impact to them especially when working with food processing companies after they graduate, Provost FCAPT.
Early this year, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), paid a visit to the College to inspect 5 new programmes of study.
Currently, the Management of FCAPT plans to launch two new programmes of National Diploma in Post Harvest Technology, and Producing Inspection.
The Management promised to continue providing practical-oriented courses, as it is part of the mission and vision of establishing the College.
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