By Joy Omagha Idam
No fewer than 1500 Youth drawn from the six geo political zones are currently under going training In mechanised agriculture. To improve food security and unemployment in Nigeria.
The Training was facilitated by an Agro business non governmental organisation. Emma Njoku Foundation equipped the beneficiaries with the latest technology, and methods in all aspects of agriculture to empower them to create employment in the sector.
They are expected to use the farm machinery in CSS Farms in Keffi.
Iheanyi Gerald Ihugba declared that “we were here earlier to train the batch A and are back to wrap up that aspect. The Emma Njoku Foundation is passionate about reducing Poverty in the Country, and increasing agriculture in the nation, we are passionate about giving back to the Society.”
According to Prof Kennedy Okpara, Founder CSS Farms “a nation that cannot provide food for its population would continue to experience insecurity and plenty challenges and sustainability. But this training will help.
Mr Marvelous Onuegbo says “the business is a big opportunity, and we want them to learn all new methods in agriculture. Not the hand to hoe method of agriculture. This is training them on the use of machineries”.
One of the beneficiaries who spoke to Weekenders said “With this training it shows that the Youths are not left behind. We are excited because it’s an opportunity to learn about mechanised farming.
