Over 120 youths in Abia State have been empowered with agricultural start-up kits and N12 million in grants after intensive training in sustainable farming practices including organic fertiliser production, animal feed formulation, pest management, and … Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Abia empowers 120 youths with N12m grants, agric start-up kits By Busola Bamidele on April 21, 2025 Over 120 youths in Abia State have been empowered with agricultural start-up kits and N12 million in grants after intensive training in sustainable farming practices including organic fertiliser production, animal feed formulation, pest management, and safety protocols. The initiative, supported by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and the Abia First Lady's office, aims to equip young Nigerians with the tools and skills to succeed in agribusiness. Read also: Abia empowers 120 youths with N12m grants, agric start-up kits AfDB's, SAPZs to revive Nigeria's agro-export dreams Fanti Carnival revival boosts small businesses, cultural tourism on Lagos Island SEC warns influencers, celebrities against promoting unregistered investment schemes NCDF opens ₦50m accelerator programme for Nigerian startups, SMEs Representing First Lady Senator Remi Tinubu, the Abia Governor's wife, Priscilla Otti, described the programme as a "catalyst for change," encouraging youths to drive food security and community development. State Youth Commissioner Nwaobilor Ananaba praised the empowerment effort as a means to revive agriculture and shift focus from oil to sustainable farming.

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