Senator Sharafadeen Alli, who represents Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, has successfully facilitated a three-day training programme on agro-economic tools for over 100 youths and women in the zone.
Alli’s special adviser on media, Akeem Abas, said the Federal College of Forestry training was designed to equip participants with essential skills and modern techniques to enhance their agricultural productivity and profitability.
The programme covered key areas such as business registration, access to finance, and market linkage, addressing common barriers faced by smallholder farmers and agripreneurs.
Through practical sessions, participants were trained on innovative farming techniques, equipping them with the tools to apply these strategies in their ventures effectively.
To further support the beneficiaries, each participant received N50,000 start-up capital with a comprehensive empowerment package that included agricultural tools such as Knapsack Sprayers, Forceup, Paraeforce Herbicides and a certificate of participation.
These resources boost efficiency and productivity, enabling participants to kick-start or scale up their agricultural enterprises.
Senator Alli said the initiative’s broader impact, emphasising its potential to create jobs, enhance food security, and contribute to the region’s economic development.
“Agriculture remains a cornerstone of economic development, and empowering people with the skills and tools needed to thrive is a priority.
“This initiative will not only transform their livelihoods but also catalyse growth within our communities,” he said.
Beneficiaries of the initiative expressed profound gratitude to the senator for his forward-thinking initiative, pledging to apply the knowledge and tools acquired to enhance their agricultural activities and contribute to the growth of Oyo South Senatorial District’s agrarian sector.
