A Kwara-based agrifirm, Are Olushola Farm Enterprise, has announced plans to train 70 youth in livestock farming as part of efforts to create job opportunities and enhance food security in Nigeria.
The CEO and founder of the enterprise, Aremu Olushola, revealed that the training will last for six months and is being organized in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Education through its national technical-vocational scheme.
Speaking during an orientation session for the selected youth in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, Aremu explained that 40 of the participants will receive tuition-free training in poultry production, while the remaining will be trained in animal husbandry.
He added that each participant will be provided with monthly stipends and start-up support from the federal government. According to him, the initiative is designed to produce skilled workers and potential agripreneurs who can drive growth in the agricultural sector.
“We are delighted to flag off this training in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Education. Our goal is to raise skilled agriprenuers who are self-reliant and prepared to contribute to the promotion of food security in Nigeria,” Aremu said.
He noted that equipping young Nigerians with practical agricultural skills represents both an investment in individual livelihoods and a strategic effort toward national development and food security.
“This initiative is aligned with national efforts to prioritise vocational training as a mechanism to directly impact youth unemployment. By also offering start-up support to trainees, the scheme seeks to go beyond mere training to real livelihood creation and business empowerment,” he added.
Aremu commended the federal government for launching the TVET scheme and selecting his company as one of its implementing partners.
The Federal Ministry of Education has in recent years expanded its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) programme, recognising the importance of practical skills in bridging the gap between education and the labour market through collaborations with private-sector organisations like Are Olushola Farm Enterprise.
