All Progressives Congress (APC) National Youth Leader, Dr Dayo Israel, has said that the 2-day training session on agribusiness and sustainable agricultural practices scheduled for Lagos reflects the ruling party’s steadfast commitment to equipping Nigeria’s emerging agricultural leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to lead the future of farming in the country.
The Office of APC National Youth Leader has scheduled the 2-day training for Tuesday, September 10, and Wednesday, September 11, 2024, in collaboration with Galaxy Inter Link and the Progressive Young Farmers Network.
Israel said this on Monday in a release, a copy of which was made available to newsmen, adding that the event was also put in place to ensure food security and economic growth for Nigeria.
The APC chieftain, who noted that the Progressive Young Farmers Network/Cooperative Society was recently inaugurated by the Minister of State for Agriculture, Abdullahi Sabi Aliyu, pointed out that this youth-led initiative aimed to revolutionise the agricultural landscape by equipping young farmers with the tools and knowledge necessary to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry.
According to him, the move is a significant stride towards transforming agriculture in Nigeria, saying that the 2-day intensive training programme “is tailored for young farmers and agriculture enthusiasts eager to revolutionise their farming practices” as participants will gain hands-on experience and insights in three key areas.
Israel listed the three key areas to include: Water Harvesting for Smart Agriculture, Integrated Farming Systems for Sustainable Agriculture, and Modern Farming Techniques for Sustainable and Improved Agriculture.
He stated that trainees would, at the session, Learn cutting-edge water management techniques essential for modern, efficient farming, Explore innovative methods that combine various farming practices to boost productivity and sustainability and Discover the latest technologies and methods to enhance agricultural output while prioritising environmental stewardship.
“This intensive training programme is tailored for young farmers and agriculture enthusiasts eager to revolutionise their farming practices. Participants will gain hands-on experience and insights in three key areas:
“Water Harvesting for Smart Agriculture: Learn cutting-edge water management techniques essential for modern, efficient farming.
“Integrated Farming Systems for Sustainable Agriculture: Explore innovative methods that combine various farming practices to boost productivity and sustainability.
“Modern Farming Techniques for Sustainable and Improved Agriculture: Discover the latest technologies and methods to enhance agricultural output while prioritising environmental stewardship,” the APC chieftain said.
“This training reflects All Progressive Congress’s steadfast commitment to equipping Nigeria’s emerging agricultural leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to lead the future of farming and foster sustainable agricultural practices, ensuring food security and economic growth for the nation. Join us in shaping a sustainable agricultural landscape for Nigeria,” he added.
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