Senator Abubakar Kyari, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to youth empowerment and agricultural development after meeting beneficiaries of the Enterprise for Youth in Agriculture (EYiA) programme.
Kyari said he was pleased to receive the beneficiaries of the programme, which is implemented by Soilless Farm Lab, noting that the initiative aligns with ongoing efforts to support young Nigerians through agriculture. “I was pleased to receive beneficiaries of the Enterprise for Youth in Agriculture (EYiA) programme implemented by Soilless Farm Lab, as the Federal Government continues to reaffirm its strong commitment to youth empowerment and inclusive agricultural development,” he said.
The EYiA programme is funded by the Mastercard Foundation in collaboration with Soilless Farm Lab and runs as a 12-week intensive training. According to Kyari, the programme equips participants with practical, market-ready skills in soilless farming, greenhouse production techniques, and greenhouse fabrication. He added that these skills are important for building a modern, resilient, and climate-smart agricultural sector in Nigeria.
In a related engagement, the minister later received some of the Borno State graduates in Maiduguri, where they formally presented their certificates. He assured them that the empowerment and support of the Federal Government extend to all Soilless Farm Lab graduates nationwide.
Kyari said the programme aligns with the food security and youth inclusion agenda under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. He noted that the government remains committed to creating opportunities for young people to contribute to Nigeria’s food systems and economic growth.
One of the beneficiaries, Muhammad Jillambu, expressed appreciation for the opportunity. “It is my pleasure to be one of the beneficiaries. Thank you, sir, for giving us this opportunity to be an enterprise in agriculture, may we grow Nigeria as you continue to empower youths in Nigeria,” he said.
