UZOMAKA Nwifuru, Wife of Ebonyi State Governor, at the weekend, distributed farm inputs, equipment and other agro seedlings to 100 women and young farmers clubs in the State.
The gesture was in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda initiative on Agricultural Projects and Food Security of the Wife of Nigeria President Oluremi Tinubu.
Nwifuru said the distribution was a collaborative effort between the BERWO Foundation and the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources of Ebonyi State.
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She said Agriculture has always been the backbone of the Country’s economy, calling on young farmers to put more efforts into agricultural activities for food sufficiency in the families and communities.
Nwifuru, who noted that many individuals, particularly women and young people, face significant barriers that prevent them from fully participating in this essential sector, said such a gap is what 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 Programme”, she said.
She said women play a crucial role in agricultural production, yet often lack access to necessary resources such as land, credit, and training.
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“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 added.
She said that young farmers are the future of agriculture, adding that the Renewed Hope Agriculture Support Programme of the Federal Government recognises the potential by establishing Young Farmers Clubs across Primary and Secondary Schools in Ebonyi State.
She however noted that empowering youth is critical for ensuring the sustainability of the agricultural sector.
