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Merger of Cooperative Societies in Kahlan Afar Discussed

Kahlan Afar:Hajjah A meeting in Kahlan Afar District, Hajjah Governorate, chaired by Deputy Governor Ahmed Al-Akhfash, focused on the merger of the Kahlan Afar Multi-Purpose Agricultural Cooperative Society and the Kahlan Afar Grain Producers Cooperative Society.

According to Yemen News Agency, the meeting included local, social, community figures, and members of both societies' administrative boards, emphasizing the merger's importance in unifying efforts and enhancing agricultural cooperative work and services for farmers.

A new administrative and supervisory board was established for the merged society to strengthen its support for agricultural production and improve services for farmers. Al-Akhfash stated that the merger seeks to eliminate fragmentation, unite efforts, and create a stronger organization to serve farmers more effectively.

He highlighted that the initiative is not limited to administrative restructuring but also aims to consolidate resources, support grain producers, and provide agricultural services. This includes facilitating farmers' access to inputs and markets, thereby promoting self-sufficiency and resilience. He also confirmed that local authorities and mobilization officials would back the new board and encouraged district residents to join the society.