REGISTER WITH US IN OUR YOUTH IN AGRICULTURE PROJECT IF YOU ARE NOT FROM THE STATES LISTED BELOW WHERE WE HAVE REGISTERED YOUTHS IN AGRIBUSINESS ALREADY. THIS WILL ENABLE YOU ACCESS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGRICULTURE LOAN ,FERTILIZER AND OTHER FARM INPUTS: 1. Abia state 2. Imo State 3. Edo State 4. Ondo State 5. Kano State 6. Nasarawa State 7. Osun States. We are only registering Youths who are already in Agribusiness, if you are , kindly send us your full name, contact address and farm profile to: theconcernedyouths@yahoo We strongly believe that agriculture is one of the economic pillars. The nexus/connection between agricultural development and Nigeria’s ability to achieve its food and nutrition security goals are inextricably linked. Agriculture is important to the development of any nation, Nigeria being no exception. Development must include the youth and therefore The Concerned Youths Empowerment Association of Nigeria seeks to encourage their participation in the agricultural sector. This effort seeks to change the negative perception the youth have of participation in agriculture, (farmers) as uneducated, unskilled, physical labourers with extremely low economic return. Modern agriculture is more than tilling the soil and animals. The sector today offers career opportunities in research, environment, financial management, engineering and other technical areas for the youth to explore. We therefore introduced Youth in Agriculture Programme to facilitate food and nutrition security and to reduce much dependence on oil resources because of the following reasons but not limited to: 1. There is compelling evidence of aging farmer population in the country which must be addressed to facilitate sustainability in agriculture production. The average age of farmer in Nigeria is 55 years and life expectancy averages between 55 – 60 years. 2. Nigeria’s food import bill for rice, cooking oil, etc., continues to rise. If this trend continues the availability of food in Nigeria in the near future will depend on imports making the country vulnerable to catastrophic events and other exogenous shocks that have negative impact on food production from external source. The youth is strategic to the success of any effort to boost Nigeria’s food production. 3. The poor image of persons involved in agriculture, especially in the rural communities needs to be changed and the youth are the ideal catalyst to such change given their greater prosperity and willingness to adapt new ideas, concept and technology which are all important to changing the way agriculture is practiced and perceived. 4. Increased employment particularly rural employment is required as youth unemployment is on the increase. 5. Increased productivity in agricultural sector depends on the youth who comprises about 50 – 70 percent of Nigeria’s active population. Their energy and numbers provide tremendous opportunities for increasing agricultural productivity. 6. Youth In Agriculture (YIA) provides productive alternatives for the engagement of the youth to reduce crime, poverty and other social problems. God bless us all. Noble C.C.Adaelu National President THE CONCERNED YOUTHS EMPOWERMENT ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (07031325673)
Posted on: Thu, 04 Sep 2014 17:04:52 +0000
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