Youths on Ground Mentorship Initiative Empowers 60 FCT Youths Through Agro-Tech Training and Entrepreneurship Programme

60 Youths Trained and Empowered

ABUJA, NIGERIA 

The Youths on Ground Mentorship Initiative has successfully concluded an Agro-Tech Training and Empowerment Programme aimed at equipping young people in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with practical agricultural skills, entrepreneurial knowledge and the resources to become economically self-reliant.

The programme, which represents a significant step towards youth empowerment and sustainable development, saw 60 selected youths receive specialised training in agro-technology, alongside starter kits and cash seed money to enable them to establish and grow their own agricultural ventures.

The event was attended by the National Coordinator of the initiative, Dr. Obioma Nwuba, and Princess Hadiza Offoboche Musa Ujah, representing the Directorate of Youth Mobilisation, APC Presidential Campaign Committee.

Their presence underscored the importance of strategic partnerships, youth mobilisation and sustained investment in initiatives that translate empowerment promises into tangible opportunities for young Nigerians.

Speaking on the significance of the programme, the FCT Coordinator, Emmanuel Eyaba, described the initiative as more than a training exercise, noting that its ultimate objective is to move young people from dependency to productivity by providing them with relevant skills, mentorship and start-up support.

He emphasised that agriculture remains a viable pathway to wealth creation, food security, employment generation and economic transformation, particularly when combined with modern technology and entrepreneurial innovation.

The initiative reaffirmed its commitment to identifying, mentoring, training and empowering young people through practical interventions that create sustainable opportunities and encourage self-reliance.

With 60 beneficiaries taking their first steps towards building sustainable agro-based businesses, the programme sends a strong message that the future of Nigerian youths must be built on access to opportunities, skills, mentorship and the right support systems.

This is more than empowerment. It is an investment in the future. It is the dawn of a new era for Nigerian youths!

Signed:

Emmanuel Eyaba (NIPR) 

FCT Coordinator Youths on Ground Mentorship Initiative.