Edo supports 637 agribusinesses through LIFE-ND project
Monday Okpebholo, Governor of Edo State, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to making agriculture a key driver of wealth creation, food security, and youth empowerment. At a ceremony in Benin City, working capital and certificates were presented to 637 beneficiaries of the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project. The initiative aims to equip youths and women with practical agricultural skills and resources to run successful agribusinesses. The project has already trained hundreds and empowered thousands across the state.
TLDR
- Monday Okpebholo emphasized agriculture’s role in tackling unemployment, poverty, and food insecurity in Edo State.
- 637 beneficiaries received working capital and certificates under the LIFE-ND project.
- The project has trained 616 incubatees across 56 incubation centres in six Local Government Areas.
- Sanni Abiodun, represented by Anthonia Esenwa, noted that over 4,500 youths, women, and physically-challenged persons have been empowered through LIFE-ND.
- President Bola Tinubu and the Federal Government provided critical funding, highlighting agribusiness as a strategy for food security and economic growth.
