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Solicitude Beyond Borders Foundation, a non-governmental organization, has trained four young individuals from Delta South Senatorial District in modern goat farming techniques. The two-week intensive training was designed to expose Nigerian youths to the untapped potential in agriculture, particularly through modern farming practices and technological innovations.
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According to Comrade Slater Christopher, founder of the foundation, “Our aim is to launch a farming awareness campaign that inspires Nigerian youths, especially recent graduates, to explore farming as a viable and sustainable career path.” He added, “Rather than relying solely on white-collar jobs, which are increasingly scarce due to low levels of local production, we want to guide young people toward self-sufficiency and job creation through agriculture.
Each trainee received a cheque of N1,500,000 to establish their own goat farming business. The foundation will closely monitor the businesses to ensure proper implementation and long-term sustainability. Comrade Christopher emphasized the importance of encouraging more youths to pursue careers in agriculture and urged the government to create enabling policies and incentive-driven schemes targeted at young graduates interested in the sector.
He also suggested that making it mandatory for National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) members to participate in a one-year agricultural programme, with empowerment support provided by institutions like the Bank of Industry, could be a game-changer. “The rising poverty rate in Nigeria can be addressed through a well-structured agricultural initiative,” he said.
The initiative by Solicitude Beyond Borders Foundation marks a critical step toward redefining youth engagement in agriculture and fostering a generation of agripreneurs who will drive food security, employment, and economic growth in Nigeria.
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