FG pledges to boost agriculture and tackle unemployment
The Federal Government has restated its commitment to addressing food shortages and unemployment in Nigeria through agricultural and livestock development. Idi Maiha, Minister of Livestock Development, emphasized the need for collaboration among stakeholders to advance the sector. The conference at the University of Port Harcourt brought together experts to discuss solutions for food insecurity, poverty, and youth unemployment. Key figures, including Prof. Princewill Chike and Prof. Anthony Onoja, highlighted the importance of making agriculture attractive to youths and combining academic and policy efforts.
What we know
- Idi Maiha said the government is addressing sector challenges through improved access to skills, finance, infrastructure, and markets.
- The livestock value chain was identified as offering significant business opportunities, such as feed production, hatcheries, and dairy collection.
- Prof. Princewill Chike urged policymakers to make agriculture more appealing to youths to curb brain drain and migration.
- Prof. Anthony Onoja called for stronger collaboration to tackle hunger, poverty, and youth unemployment through sustainable solutions.
- The conference was supported by the Federal Government, the European Union, and the International Fund for Agricultural Development.
