Mr. Abiodun Yinusa, Special Assistant to the President on Agriculture, unveiled a new agricultural initiative in Abuja on Tuesday, represented by Mr. Hakeem Olugbode.
The project, a presidential drive, aims to equip young farmers with the necessary tools and knowledge to contribute effectively to Nigeria’s agricultural sector.
This initiative, designed to attract, train, and support youth in agriculture, reflects President Bola Tinubu’s dedication to revitalizing the sector. According to Yinusa, President Tinubu is committed to leveraging agriculture as a key driver for economic growth, addressing unemployment, hunger, and poverty.
He emphasized the administration’s goal to create job opportunities, ensure food security, and eradicate poverty through agricultural development.
“President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for agriculture is focused on transformative support for farmers and communities to fully revive Nigeria’s agriculture,” Yinusa noted.
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He acknowledged the challenges facing young Nigerians in the sector and assured that the government is committed to addressing these obstacles with practical solutions.
Mr. Charles Folayan, Coordinator of the Green Money Project, highlighted the initiative’s plan to develop a national database of young farmers, aiming to enhance agribusiness and value chain development through modern practices like mechanization, technology, and climate-smart farming.
The project is being executed in collaboration with the Federal Ministries of Agriculture and Education, the National Agriculture Development Fund, and other key agricultural agencies.
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