Abuja: An NGO, Uplifting Youths Through Agriculture (UYOTA), has restated its commitment towards empowering Nigerian youths through agriculture. The Co-Founder of the group, Mr. Nnamdi Adigwe, made this commitment during a news conference in Abuja.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, Adigwe announced that the group would hold a summit on agricultural revolution with the theme: “Agriculture, the Key to Economic Empowerment, Sustainable Development and Food Security in Africa.” He explained that the aim was to raise awareness about achieving food sustainability through youth engagement in agriculture.
“The Africa youth agri-business summit 2025 seeks to ignite youths’ interest in the agricultural value chain. We hope to empower them with the knowledge, tools, and opportunities to see agriculture as a viable, profitable, and sustainable business venture,” he said. Adigwe affirmed the group’s commitment to promoting the agro-economy in Africa, emphasizing that agribusiness could stimulate economic growth by building essential bridges.
He mentioned that the summit would offer opportunities to expand access to finance and investment by creating platforms for meaningful dialogue. According to him, the summit will also help in tackling climate challenges in agriculture.
Also speaking, the National Coordinator, Mr. Bola Ojo, said that the group would align with President Bola Tinubu’s vision for an agricultural revolution. Ojo commended President Tinubu’s agricultural policies and expressed the group’s intention to collaborate with the government to ensure food security.
He praised the Minister of Youth Development and the leadership of the National Assembly for driving innovations and development in the agricultural sector. Ojo noted that the group, through synergy with the government, had made significant impacts on the youths at the sub-national levels, particularly in understanding the importance of agriculture.
