The Rivers State Government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has officially launched the Farm to Future Project and the Agribusiness Training Scheme 2026, an intensive 10-day programme aimed at empowering youths across all 23 Local Government Areas of the state.
The initiative, also known as the School to Land Agribusiness Training Scheme, is designed to equip Rivers State youths with passion for agriculture, practical skills, and entrepreneurial capacity across several agricultural value chains. These include poultry production, piggery, fisheries, aquaculture, and mushroom production.
Launching the programme, Governor Siminalayi Fubara, who was represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Victor Kii, said the scheme was structured to address a critical gap in the sector. He explained that the programme was created to bridge the disconnect between learning and agricultural practice.
According to him, “the programme will cover a wide range of agricultural value chains and expose participants to experiences that prepare them for opportunities in agribusiness.”
He further stated that the initiative reflects the Rivers State Government’s commitment to empowering farmers and agripreneurs in line with the Renewed Hope Initiative championed nationwide by the Wife of the President, Senator Oluremi Tinubu. He noted that the alignment is focused on addressing food insecurity and promoting economic resilience.
Running from January 19 to January 29, 2026, the programme aims to equip participants with practical agribusiness skills in modern agriculture and business development. The curriculum features hands-on mentorship in crop cultivation, livestock farming, and aquaculture production.
Beyond primary production, the training emphasizes agro-processing and value addition to support industrialisation. Participants are exposed to agricultural technology and modern management practices.
Beneficiaries from the first batch commended the state government for the initiative and pledged to put the knowledge gained into use. During the launch event, accredited participants were issued starter packs to help them transition into the agricultural sector.
The state government described the scheme as an effort by Governor Fubara’s administration to reduce youth unemployment while boosting food security. It warned that only beneficiaries who demonstrate seriousness, commitment, and proper setup will qualify for empowerment.
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