Ebonyi Governor’s Wife Distributes Farm Inputs To Women, Young Farmers Club
By Moses Nwite, Abakaliki
In order to ensure the realization of the project of the wife of Nigeria’s President, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu, which reflects on everyone’s collective commitment to food security, economic empowerment, and sustainable agriculture both in Ebonyi state and Nigeria, the wife of Ebonyi State Governor, Mrs Uzomaka Nwifuru has distributed farm inputs, equipments, others to 100 Women and young farmers club in the State.
Mrs Nwifuru said It is a collaborative effort between the BERWO Foundation and the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources of Ebonyi State.
The Wife of Ebonyi State Governor performed this at Old Presidential Lodge in Abakaliki the State Capital.
She said Agriculture has always been the backbone of the Country’s economy and a vital source of sustenance for families.
“However, many individuals, particularly women and young people, face significant barriers that prevent them from fully participating in this essential sector.
The Renewed Hope Agricultural Support Program seeks to address these challenges by providing targeted support, resources, and training”.
“This initiative, Renewed Hope Agriculture Support Program, is designed to enhance productivity, promote agribusiness, and create wealth through four major components: Women in Agriculture Initiative
Young Farmers Club, Every Home a Garden Campaign and Youth in Agriculture and Empowerment Program”
“Women play a crucial role in agricultural production yet often lack access to necessary resources such as land, credit, and training. Today, we are going to empower 100 women in agriculture. Through this program, we aim to empower women by providing: Training Workshops that will focus on sustainable farming practices, financial literacy, and business management skills, Access to Resources such as seedlings, fertilizers and funds which will enhance productivity, Networking Opportunities by connecting women farmers with each other, we can help them share knowledge and increase their economic opportunities”.She informed.
She said Young farmers are the future of agriculture. The Renewed Hope Agriculture Support Program recognizes this potential by establishing Young Farmers Clubs across primary and secondary schools in Ebonyi State.
“These clubs will provide: Mentorship Programs where experienced farmers will mentor young members to share best practices and innovative techniques , Provision of uniform, watering can and hoe for the club members and all activities will be checked by our monitoring team.
Skill Development which will be training sessions that will cover modern agricultural methods, environmental sustainability, and entrepreneurship and Community Engagement where young farmers will be encouraged to participate in community projects that promote local food security”.
She noted that empowering youth is critical for ensuring the sustainability of agricultural sector.
Mrs Nwifuru used the opportunity to appreciate the First Lady of Nigeria and the Founder of Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), Oluremi Tinubu, the state ministry of Agriculture led by the Commissioner, Mrs Nkechinyere Inyioku, and her team.
Voice of Nigeria gathered that the Renewed Hope Agriculture Support Program represents a beacon of hope for women in agriculture, young farmers, families aspiring for self-sufficiency through home gardening, and youth looking for empowerment within the agricultural sector.
The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mrs Nkechinyere Iyioku enjoined the women, the Young farmers club among other beneficiaries to make good use of the inputs.
She thanked the wife of Nigeria’s President, Oluremi Tinubu and wife of Ebonyi State Governor, Mrs Uzomaka Nwifuru for distributing this on time as farming season has set in.
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