Experts have urged young people to embrace innovation, technology and value-chain development to contribute to economic growth and social change.
A lecturer at the Federal Polytechnic Dana Tutu, Muhammad Sani Muazu, said Bauchi’s reliance on traditional farming methods had limited productivity, particularly in animal agriculture.
He said while pastoralists still depend on local breeds producing only three litres of milk daily, modern cross-breeding techniques could raise yields to over litres.
Mu’azu encouraged youths to venture into livestock value chains such as dairy, meat processing, and even rabbit farming, stressing that agriculture offers opportunities far beyond subsistence.
Contributing, Ahmad Umar, warned that youth in Bauchi face the danger of drifting into negative lifestyles due to a lack of mentorship and inadequate investment in quality education.
He argued that proper guidance and youth-driven innovation could reposition Bauchi as a hub of progress.
The experts, who spoke at the TEDx Bauchi event at the weekend, called for government, community and youth collaboration to harness technology and creativity in building “The Next Bauchi” anchored on inclusiveness and sustainability.
