THE GUARDIAN
The Federal Government has launched the Youth Farmers Enrollment Portal, an initiative aimed at combating rising unemployment and food insecurity in Nigeria.
Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, announced the launch in Abuja, according to a statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Omolara Esan.
Olawande said the initiative, developed in partnership with the Nigerian Youth Economic Engagement and De-Radicalisation Programme (NIYEEDEP), seeks to create economic opportunities for youth and bolster the nation’s agricultural sector.
Olawande said the initiative aims to create six million direct jobs for youths in 2025 across agriculture, food and beverage, and the agro-allied sectors.
He said it is also meant to tackle youth unemployment, household poverty, hunger, and food security which are threats to Nigeria’s national security.
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