African Journal of
Agricultural Research

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Agric. Res.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1991-637X
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJAR
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 6858

Full Length Research Paper

Standard of living, gender dimensions and women empowerment among Fulani pastoralist in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Jamila Rabe Mani
  • Jamila Rabe Mani
  • National Agricultural Extension Research and Liaison Services (NAERLS), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
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Musa Bello
  • Musa Bello
  • National Agricultural Extension Research and Liaison Services (NAERLS), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
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Yusuf Usman Oladimeji
  • Yusuf Usman Oladimeji
  • Department of Agricultural Economics, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
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Fadlullah Olayiwola
  • Fadlullah Olayiwola
  • National Agricultural Extension Research and Liaison Services (NAERLS), Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 08 November 2023
  •  Accepted: 07 June 2024
  •  Published: 31 July 2024

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