Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has stressed the importance of agriculture in creating jobs, promoting economic growth, and guaranteeing food security on Wednesday, May 15th.
Her comments were made at an event hosted at the Events Centre in Asaba, where 400 farmers received cash assistance and farm supplies from the Renewed Hope Initiative’s Agricultural Support Program, which was organised in collaboration with the You Matter Charity Foundation.
Having the wife of the Delta State Governor, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, represent her, Mrs. Tinubu expressed her pleasure at seeing active participation from women, young farmers, secondary school students, and cooperative groups in agricultural endeavours.
She stated, “Gardening, a long-standing tradition, has nourished our ancestors and continues to hold value for families today.”
Mrs. Tinubu highlighted the ‘Every Home a Garden’ initiative, effectively promoting home gardening to alleviate household economic pressures.
“The beauty of it is that it isn’t restricted by gender or age. Cultivating your food contributes to healthier eating habits, enhances your diet, and offers fresh, nutritious produce,” she explained.
“The primary goal of this initiative is to redirect our focus and enhance food production nationwide. It’s about nourishing our families and sharing the surplus with our neighbours.”
Mrs. Tinubu revealed that the initiative’s beneficiaries will include women, youths, secondary school students, and farming collectives, who will receive various agricultural tools and seedlings.
In the opening remarks, Deaconess Tobore Oborevwori, represented by the Deputy Governor’s wife, Mrs. Catherine Onyeme, stated that the event aimed to empower student farmers, women, youths, and cooperative agricultural groups in Delta State.
“This event symbolises our steadfast commitment to equipping farmers with the necessary tools and financial resources to flourish.
“Through the Renewed Hope Initiative’s Agricultural Support Program, led by First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, we reaffirm our dedication to bolstering agriculture as a vital contributor to economic development,” she declared.
She thanked Mrs. Tinubu for her inspiring leadership and commitment to the Renewed Hope Initiative and urged beneficiaries to seize the opportunity effectively.
Deaconess Oborevwori stated, “Let this support serve as a foundation for achieving greater milestones, improving food production, generating job opportunities, and furthering the vision of prosperity for Delta State and Nigeria.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Delta State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr. Val Arenyeka, emphasised the importance of farmers in preserving food security and encouraged the populace to take up farming to achieve self-sufficiency.
The Commissioner for Youth Development, Mr. Harry Triakriowei, also thanked Mrs. Tinubu for bringing Delta’s youth into the Renewed Hope Initiative to increase food security and agricultural revenue creation.
Source: Independent News
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