The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), in partnership with the UNDP and the Global Environment Facility–Small Grants Programme (GEF–SGP) Nigeria, has concluded a two-day training program aimed at empowering farmers and youths in Maja-kura, Ngur…  | By Abimbola Akomolafe on October 22, 2025 | The Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), in partnership with the UNDP and the Global Environment Facility–Small Grants Programme (GEF–SGP) Nigeria, has concluded a two-day training program aimed at empowering farmers and youths in Maja-kura, Nguru Local Government Area of Yobe State with sustainable business skills in agroforestry. Implemented by the Action for Community Foundation (ACF), the training focused on practical techniques in tree nursery establishment, soil conservation, and climate-resilient farming to enhance productivity and income generation for local agribusinesses. Read also, Beneficiaries received essential tools and materials — including wheelbarrows, watering cans, manure, and indigenous tree seeds — to establish community nurseries projected to raise over 10,000 seedlings by 2026. Project representative Harry Hanson said the initiative is designed to help smallholder farmers grow viable green enterprises while restoring degraded farmlands. Community leaders commended the effort, describing it as a timely intervention to strengthen rural MSMEs, improve livelihoods, and promote sustainable agriculture across Yobe State. | | | |
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