BAT Grants N6 Million To Agricultural Projects By UNILORIN Students

BAT Grants N6 Million To Agricultural Projects By UNILORIN Students

Four graduates from the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) in Kwara State have each secured N1,500,000 through the 2024 British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) Agripreneur Programme…….. CONTINUE READING

The recipients—Mustapha Ibrahim, Olajire Adekunle Sherif, Oluwadare Ogunmoye, and Anuoluwapo Akinboye—were selected from eight innovative agricultural project proposals. Ibrahim’s project focused on tomato cultivation, Sherif’s on catfish farming, Ogunmoye’s on maize production, and Akinboye’s on scaling up tomato paste production.

Oludare Odusanya, General Manager of BATNF, explained that the Agripreneur Programme is designed to equip graduates with entrepreneurial skills and opportunities in agriculture. “Out of the eight proposals, these four stood out for their innovation and potential,” Odusanya said. “Each winner will receive N1,500,000 to advance their agricultural ventures.”

The selected graduates will also benefit from mentorship and support from industry experts to help ensure the success and growth of their projects. “This programme reflects our commitment to nurturing young talents and fostering agricultural innovation,” Odusanya added.

Professor Olubunmi Omotesho, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at UNILORIN, praised the graduates for their achievements, noting that they align with the university’s mission to produce graduates with practical skills for economic growth. “We are proud of their accomplishments and anticipate their significant contributions to the agricultural sector,” Omotesho said.

Recipient Anuoluwapo Akinboye highlighted the importance of the grant for advancing food security in Nigeria. “This award will greatly enhance my tomato cultivation project and contribute to food security in Nigeria. I am thankful for the support and mentorship provided through this programme,” Akinboye stated.