FG Takes Action: Trains 120 Farmers In Ogun, Kogi, Oyo To Bolster Food Security

In an effort to address food scarcity and boost employment opportunities, the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security has successfully trained and empowered over 120 farmers in the states of Ogun, Kogi, and Oyo…CONTINUE READING....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The ministry’s training initiative focused on nurturing these 120 young individuals to become small-scale poultry farmers. This program is designed to offer a sustainable source of daily income.

The training encompassed men and women from Ogun, Kogi, and Oyo states, with a primary emphasis on broilers production within the poultry sector.

During a training session held in Abeokuta on Tuesday, the Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Dr.

Ernest Umakhihe, emphasized the importance of Nigeria achieving self-sufficiency in food production. He affirmed the ministry’s dedication to implementing policies that support this objective.

The purpose of the training is to enlighten smallholder farmers about the economic viability of broilers production as a profitable commercial endeavor that can provide a steady source of income.

Participants from Ogun and Oyo were trained in Abeokuta, while those from Kogi received their training in Lokoja. Offering guidance to the participants, Dr.

Deola Lordbanjou, a Director in the Federal Department of Agricultural Extension Services, encouraged them to seize the opportunities presented by smallholder poultry production, emphasizing that it holds high profitability potential and can ensure a consistent income stream for farmers.