Senator Oluremi Tinubu, wife of Mr. President has launched the Young Farmers association.
The ceremony took place in Abuja, at the State House banquet hall.
Attendees to this event include members of the Renewed Hope Initiative, Government officials, Agricultural experts and of course, the energetic young Farmers with the passion to contributing their quota to the Agricultural sector.
The young Farmers association seeks to create in the consciousness of young pupils and students, the skills and knowledge prevalent in the Agricultural sector. Hence, its theme, “Catch them young”. Young Farmers would be oriented of the importance of farming and taught how to farm. Thus, grooming them for better Agricultural experiences in the future.
The Renewed Hope Initiative collaborated with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to achieve this feat. This is in line with the with the food security drive of the administration of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR”.
The young Farmers Club kick started its move using some pilot schools in the Federal Capital Territory . Twelve (12) schools comprising pupils in upper primary schools and students in junior secondary schools were present.
About 240 members of the Young Farmers association dressed in their Club uniforms were inaugurated.
While Senator Oluremi emphasised the urgent need for youths to be involved in Agriculture, she presented cards and farming tools to the Young farmers. She highlighted the importance of empowering young Farmers for future Agricultural purposes.
According to Senator Oluremi, she stated that, With the young farmers club spread across various schools in Nigeria, the understanding that farming is not just an occupation but a way of life which can create employment opportunities for the teeming youth population will be enhanced.
Senator Oluremi stated further that, schools interested can register. She mentioned,
“Therefore, interested schools nationwide should register with the First Ladies of their respective States.”
She explained that, the registration will be channeled to the Young Farmers Club desk Office at the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in their various State for necessary provisions and support. The club can begin its function immediately they are given resources.
The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari was pleased that this initiative will enhance the interest of the young in agriculture as a career. He urged the newly inducted members of the Young Farmers association to take pride in their choice of being members of the Club as they represent an important group of people responsible for feeding Nigerians.
The Wife of the Kwara State Governor, Dr Olufolake Abdulrazaq received samples of the items on behalf of other State Governors Wives as the club is to be replicated in the various states.
