FG Unveils Youth Farmers Portal to Combat Unemployment and Boost Food Security

January 17, 2025

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Youth farmers

The Federal Government has launched a Youth Farmers Portal aimed at addressing unemployment and food insecurity across Nigeria. The portal, unveiled as part of a broader agricultural initiative, is designed to support young farmers by providing direct job opportunities, grants, and resources to enhance their farming activities.

Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Agriculture, Abubakar Kyari, emphasized that the portal is a significant step toward engaging Nigerian youths in agriculture. He noted that the platform would streamline the enrollment of young farmers, facilitating access to funding, training, and other resources necessary for modern farming practices.

The portal will serve as a centralized platform for processing grants and connecting young farmers to agribusiness opportunities. By leveraging technology, the government aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in the disbursement of funds and other support mechanisms. According to Kyari, the initiative aligns with the government’s goal of achieving food security and creating millions of jobs in the agricultural sector.

In partnership with private firms, the portal will also host job listings and opportunities for collaboration between young farmers and agribusiness stakeholders. Officials stated that registered users would benefit from access to high-quality seeds, fertilizers, and cutting-edge farming techniques to boost productivity.

The launch of the portal has been praised as a timely intervention, considering Nigeria’s challenges of rising unemployment and declining food production. The initiative is expected to encourage more youths to embrace agriculture as a viable career path, reducing dependency on imported food and strengthening the nation’s economy.

However, stakeholders have raised concerns about the implementation and accessibility of the portal. They urge the government to ensure that the platform is user-friendly, inclusive, and accessible to rural farmers who may have limited technological knowledge. The government, in response, has promised to provide training programs and community outreach to ensure the initiative reaches its target audience.

The Youth Farmers Portal is also expected to serve as a monitoring tool to track the impact of grants and other resources provided to beneficiaries. This feature aims to improve accountability and ensure the efficient utilization of funds in fostering agricultural development.

With the portal set to go live on Friday, the government is optimistic that it will not only address unemployment but also drive innovation and sustainability in Nigeria’s agricultural sector, positioning the country as a leader in agricultural production in Africa.

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