President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda Set To Revolutionize Youth Employment In Agriculture, says Ibiam
By Elizabeth Austin, Lagos
The Renewed Hope Agenda On Youths Employment In Agriculture, initiated by President Tinubu GCFR, has been hailed as a game-changer for Nigeria’s youth development and agricultural sector.
A former youths group leader, and Governing Council Member, Hon. Obinna Mbah Ibiam disclosed this in an exclusive interview with Famousreporters.com, today, Tuesday, stressing that the agenda is poised to enhance positive productivity from among Nigerian youths.
He pointed out that the project was geared towards revolutionalizing the way Nigeria’s youthful energy is channelled, thereby facilitating production, processing, and marketing of different food products, for wealth creation in the country.
“The project is a masterstroke by President Tinubu, and it will undoubtedly aid in curbing the drastic effects of unemployment, food inflation, farmers-herders clash, cattle rustling, and incessant kidnapping in the SouthEast and Nigeria in general,” Ibiam said.
Speaking further, he outlined that the initiative is expected to create thousands of jobs for Nigerian youths in agriculture, processing, and marketing, thereby reducing unemployment and promoting economic growth.
Ibiam, known for his loyalty to constituted authority, praised President Tinubu’s commitment to empowering Nigerian youths through agriculture.
“This is a clear demonstration of President Tinubu’s dedication to the welfare and development of Nigerian youths,” Ibiam said.
Continuing, he said: “The Renewed Hope Agenda is a beacon of hope for a brighter future for our youths and our country. American West Africa Agriculture GROUP Milking Cows and Livestocks are to breed our indigenous Ehi Igbo, Piggery Grasscutter Goatry Ram And Bulls, Poultry, Fishery, snails, Mushrooms etc value chain and value addition.”
He highlighted that the project which is set to boost agriculture, job creation, is designed to work collaboratively with the American West Africa agriculture thereby positioning Nigeria as a major player in the global agricultural sector.
“American West Africa Agriculture GROUP Milking Cows and Livestocks are to breed our indigenous Ehi Igbo, Piggery Grasscutter Goatry Ram And Bulls, Poultry, Fishery, snails, Mushrooms etc value chain and value addition”.
The initiative, which focuses on milking cows and breeding Ehi Igbo and Southeast indigenous livestock, also. aims to create a hub in ABA for the production of furniture, shoes, bags, and all leather products.
“This move is expected to promote the consumption of locally produced goods, reduce reliance on imports, and increase foreign exchange and internally generated revenue for the state.”
Moreso, in accordance with the company’s vision statement, the goal is to develop a sustainable livestock value chain, thus supporting local farmers and breeders, and contributing to the growth of Nigeria’s economy.
