Amid Nigeria’s growing inflation and food insecurity, the Center for Population and Environmental Development’s transformative training programme in Bauchi offers hope to internally displaced persons (IDPs) and their host communities.
The initiative aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to achieve food security, improve nutrition, and generate income.
Similarly, it provided hands-on training in home gardening, food processing, preservation, and cooperative management.
A consultant and lecturer in Crop Production at Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Dr. Rashida Abdulmumini, emphasised the importance of indigenous plant species, which are both nutritious and resilient to local growing conditions, making them ideal for food security initiatives.
She taught participants practical techniques for turning locally grown crops, like sweet potatoes, into affordable, nutritious products such as powdered flour.
Dr Rashida introduced the participants to innovative methods for cultivating and preserving vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions, which are vital for improving family nutrition.
The training resonated deeply with participants, many of whom expressed renewed hope for the future.
