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Governor Nwifuru Empowers 200 Ebonyi Youths in Modern Farming
Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, on his recent visit to CSS Global Integrated Farms in Gora, Nasarawa State, celebrated the success of 200 young Ebonyians who completed an intensive agricultural training program aimed at transforming Ebonyi’s agricultural landscape.
In a post shared on his X handle, he acknowledged the young trainees’ dedication and efforts, emphasizing how this initiative is part of his administration’s broader mission to enhance food security and empower the youth of Ebonyi State.
The 200 trainees participated in a hands-on program designed to teach them various forms of agriculture, from food production and processing to specialized areas like poultry and fish farming.
The training also covered critical areas in the agricultural value chain, equipping them with both operational and management skills to start their ventures.
Nwifuru’s administration views this training as a significant step toward economic development, as these new skills allow young people to become self-reliant while contributing to the state’s food production goals.
Nwifuru expressed gratitude to Prof. John Kennedy Opara, Chairman of CSS Global Integrated Farms, and his management team for providing top-tier training.
Under Opara’s leadership, CSS Farms has become a recognizedcentrer for agricultural innovation and education, helping transform traditional farming practices in Nigeria.
Through this partnership, Nwifuru’s government aims to strengthen Ebonyi’s agricultural output and make farming a viable and rewarding option for the youth.
The governor also shared plans to support these young graduates as they put their skills into practice.
He committed to empowering them with resources and guidance to establish thein farms, a step he believes will boost local food production and open job opportunities for others.
Nwifuru assured that the state government will closely monitor their progress, ensuring they receive the necessary support while encouraging them to pass on their skills and knowledge to others back home.
Nwifuru’s vision is not just about developing individual farmers but creating a ripple effect that will benefit the entire state.
The governor’s visit ended on a high note, with him extending his congratulations to the trainees and his gratitude to the CSS Farms team.
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He speaks on ways things can change in the state and how electricity can be provided.
“We need to drop corporate egos, abandon long-standing excuses, and confront the harsh realities obstructing progress in the power sector.”
“We, state governments, used to give excuses that everything is centralised, so the Federal Government has unbundled it now. What have we done in a year and a half?” Sanwo-Olu asked.
“We take two steps forward, we go five steps backward,” he said.
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Speaking on the celebration, he said “Ìṣẹ̀ṣe is not a relic. It is a living expression of our traditions and a celebration of Yoruba spirituality as an important part of Nigeria’s cultural and religious landscape,” he said.
He added “When the drums sound in Lagos on Thursday, they answer drums in Havana, in Salvador, in Port of Spain. Fifty-five million people and counting. Lagos is not observing a local holiday. Lagos is standing at the centre of a global heritage,” Aregbe said.
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