Fatihu Salisu

Result-driven and highly motivated Soil Scientist with a strong background (2:1) in agricultural extension, field data management, and sustainable crop production. Proven experience working directly with local smallholder farmers and government agricultural ministries to boost wheat production and implement climate-smart agronomic practices. Adept at leveraging data analysis and project management skills to optimize soil health and maximize crop yields for community-driven agricultural initiatives.

Intern / Field Assistant at Kano State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources (2018-07 – 2018-12)

• Collaborated directly with the Ministry's Seed Unit to conduct field extensions, sensitizing local smallholder farmers on climate-smart agricultural practices and high-yield crop varieties.
• Assisted in field data collection, soil health observations, and yield analysis specifically focused on boosting regional Wheat Production.
• Conducted targeted research on the impacts of climate change on local cereal outputs to provide data-driven recommendations for ministerial agricultural policies.

Agricultural Science & Animal Husbandry Instructor (NYSC) at Federal Government Girls College, Kazaure (2023-01 – 2023-12)

• Designed and executed technical, practical lesson plans in Agriculture and Crop/Animal Production for over 200 students.
• Founded and directed the "Young Farmers Club" to train students in local farming systems, vegetable cultivation, and modern agricultural tools.
• Collaborated on community outreach and cross-disciplinary school farming initiatives to improve food security and agricultural awareness.

Project Volunteer at Al-Ihsan Youth Development Association (2024 – Present)

• Supported field project teams in collecting, recording, and processing field and community data to track project performance.
• Coordinated day-to-day administrative operations to ensure community development targets and timelines were successfully met.

Msc. in Soil Science – Bayero University Kano (2027)

Bachelor of Agriculture in Soil Science – Kano University of Science and Technology Wudil (2022-12)