Following the Federal Executive Council meeting the Minister of Youth Development visited the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture to review youth driven programmes on its research farms.
He observed young Nigerians gaining skills in agribusiness modern techniques digital tools improved seedlings plus full value chain operations that turn agriculture into a strong pathway for jobs SME creation and national growth.
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The visit reinforced the Ministry’s position that agriculture is a modern opportunity sector where technology entrepreneurship plus practical training equip youth to build scalable enterprises across the country.
