Tinubu Government Empowers Women Farmers In Nasarawa With N26m

Tinubu government empowers women farmers in Nasarawa with N26m. She said that Nasarawa state was blessed with fertile land and a rich agricultural heritage.

The federal ministry of agriculture and food security in collaboration with the first lady’s Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) has trained and empowered women farmers in Nasarawa state with N26 million.

The wife of Nasarawa state governor, Silifat Sule, who performed the symbolic presentation on Wednesday in Lafia, enjoined the beneficiaries to utilise the training and the cash to enhance food security.

Mrs Sule, who was represented by the wife of the deputy governor, Tosin Sheila Akabe, said that the beneficiaries were women farmers groups, selected across the 13 local government areas of the state.

She said that Nasarawa state was blessed with fertile land and a rich agricultural heritage, noting that women and youth were the key to unlocking the potential and ensuring a sustainable future for the state.

“It is an honour to stand before you, as we launch this vital agricultural support programme, under the Renewed Hope Initiative.

“We are gathered here to celebrate potential, ignite ambition and reaffirm unwavering belief in the power of youth and women, particularly in the critical area of food, nutrition and security.

“This agricultural support programme is not just about providing tools and resources, it is about investing in youths and women, to become leaders in the agriculture sector for sustainable livelihoods,” Mrs Sule said.

She enjoined the beneficiaries to embrace opportunities for growth, in spite of the challenges ahead, and to build a stronger and more prosperous Nasarawa state.

Margaret Elayo, the commissioner for women affairs and humanitarian services, thanked the federal government and the governor’s wife for the initiative.

Ms Elayo, who was represented by the permanent secretary in the ministry, Emmanuel Yonah, said that the empowerment would boost women’s agro-businesses.

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On his part, the commissioner for agriculture, Tanko Tunga, who was represented by the assistant director, planning and research, Chinyere Nwaosuocha, applauded the first lady for the initiative. He charged the beneficiaries to utilise the training and the resources judiciously.

Ibrahim Haruna, a resource person at the training, emphasised the need to embrace homegrown gardens and to maintain them using organic manure, animal dung and nets, to prevent animals from entering the garden.

The beneficiaries comprised of one women group each from the 13 local government areas of the state.

Each group got N2 million to support their farming activities.

Akwa Ibom Senator Applauds Umo Eno On A.R.I.S.E Entrepreneurial Equipment Support Scheme

Akwa Ibom Senator applauds Umo Eno on A.R.I.S.E entrepreneurial equipment support scheme. Senator Aniekan Bassey of the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial District has commended Governor Umo Eno on the successful launch of the A.R.I.S.E Entrepreneurial Equipment Support Scheme.

Describing the initiative as a groundbreaking effort to empower small businesses, the distinguished Senator emphasized its potential to boost productivity and create sustainable job opportunities across Akwa Ibom State.

Speaking with newsmen on Tuesday, Senator Bassey lauded Governor Eno’s commitment to human capital development through strategic empowerment schemes, maintaining that the A.R.I.S.E Agenda is a transformative blueprint for economic growth.

According to Senator Bassey, “the newly launched scheme, which provides essential business equipment to budding entrepreneurs, will significantly enhance small and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs), fostering innovation and self-reliance among citizens.”

Speaking further, the Akwa Ibom North-East Senatorial Senator further emphasized that he has, through his pet project, the RHAB-YESS Foundation, aligned his empowerment initiatives with the A.R.I.S.E Agenda to complement the Governor’s vision.

He reiterated his dedication to supporting entrepreneurship and economic development in Akwa Ibom State, particularly in areas of youth and women empowerment.

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“Governor Umo Eno’s A.R.I.S.E Entrepreneurial Equipment Support Scheme is a testament to his administration’s commitment to grassroots economic development. This initiative will undoubtedly provide small business owners with the necessary tools to enhance productivity and contribute meaningfully to the state’s economy.

Through RHAB-YESS Foundation, we will continue to play our part in supporting young entrepreneurs and ensuring the success of this noble vision,” Senator Bassey stated.

He urged beneficiaries of the scheme to make the most of the opportunity by leveraging the equipment received to expand their businesses, create employment, and contribute to the overall economic advancement of the state.

Imo State Assembly Urges Rehabilitation Of Technical Colleges To Tackle Unemployment

Imo state assembly urges rehabilitation of technical colleges to tackle unemployment. He said that the existing technical colleges in the state were suffering from poor infrastructure.

The Imo House of Assembly, on Wednesday, passed a motion calling for the rehabilitation of technical colleges in the state to tackle unemployment and promote self reliance.

The motion, sponsored by the Mbaitoli representative, Innocent Ikpamezie, urged Gov. Hope Uzodimma to rehabilitate and upgrade technical colleges in the state by providing them with modern equipment, functional workshops, and well-trained instructors.

Presenting the motion, Mr Ikpamezie said that technical education plays a crucial role in national development by producing skilled manpower in areas, such as motor vehicle mechanics, building and concreting, among others.

He said that the existing technical colleges in the state were suffering from poor infrastructure, the lack of modern tools, inadequate qualified instructors and low student enrollment due to years of neglect.

He also said that rehabilitating and equipping the institutions would help bridge the gap between education and employment, creating job opportunities and promoting self-reliance. The lawmaker said that a dedicated training facility for technical teachers will also increase qualified instructors.

According to him, the provision of hostel facilities in technical colleges will improve access to technical education for students from rural and economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

He, therefore, called for the provision of modern equipment and tools to upgrade the colleges and introducing a scholarship scheme that will encourage enrollment in the colleges.

Mr Ikpamezie also prayed the House to urge the governor, through the ministries of education and tertiary and technical education, to rehabilitate and upgrade all technical colleges in the state, providing modern equipment, functional workshops, and well-trained instructors for them.

He advocated strong partnerships between technical colleges and private industries to facilitate internships and employment opportunities for graduates of the colleges.

Supporting the motion, Kennedy Ibeh (Obowo constituency) said the motion effectively captured the core challenges of the state, including unemployment, drug abuse, misdirected youths and hunger.

Mr Ibeh said the first line of action should be taking a look at the laws establishing technical education in the state and ensuring they were brought up to date with the current realities.

He urged the sponsor to consider coming up with a bill to cement the desired progress in the encouragement of technical education.

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Also supporting the motion, Sam Osuji (Isiala Mbano constituency) said the motion was timely, given the current state of affairs in society.

He said that promoting technical education could be a “potent instrument that can be used to challenge the recruitment of people into insecurity”.

Following more contributions and votes in support of the motion, the Speaker, Chike Olemgbe, ruled in favour of the motion.

He also directed the Clerk, Chinelo Emeghara, to convey the resolution to the Office of the Governor and other related agencies.