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Firm Moves To Make Youth Agribusiness Entrepreneurs
Synergos Nigeria, an agriculture transformation supporting group, says its Farm Lab Initiative is designed to prepare youths between the ages of 18 and 35 years to become agribusiness entrepreneurs .
The Country Director of Synergos, Mr Adewale Ajadi, said this in an interview with newsmen in Abuja, Monday.
He said that the Farm Lab Initiative was implemented under the State Partnerships for Agriculture (SPA) project of Synergos, in conjunction with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.
“SPA and ministry are organising an Agriculture Boot Camp on Livestock Farming to give interested young Nigerians between the ages 18 and 35 an opportunity to become agribusiness entrepreneurs at no cost.
“The policy intervention in this project is on livestock production and entrepreneurship education.
“Part of the challenges facing agriculture is how to secure the interest of young people in agriculture. How do we show them that agriculture is a viable means of getting employment and becoming an entrepreneur?
“The Youth Farm Lab Initiative is designed to target young persons in Ogun, Oyo and Lagos states,” he said.
Ajadi said that the programme would have about 150 youths, adding that it was designed to give the beneficiaries two-month training in goats, pigs and snails production via an entrepreneurial approach.
“There would be practical classes in Lagos, involving six weeks of basic education, one week of field work and two weeks of internship. The goal of the project is to let the beneficiaries understand what it takes to go into livestock and snail production.
“They will also acquire extra knowledge about the things they need in terms of health care support for the kinds of animals they breed.
“The programme will also develop plans for employment or start-up of businesses, while interacting with potential financiers who can fund the beneficiaries’ projects.
“We do not have funds to give out but other programmes like FADAMA can take up the programme and expand it; we are providing this for those that have the means to expand on it,” he said.
Also speaking, Mr Victor Adejoh, Synergos Field Manager, said that the initiative was to encourage youths to engage in agriculture.
He said that Synergos was working closely with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to support these young people.
He added that the ministry was providing a linkage between Synergos and the youth, giving technical support, building the farmers’ capacity and making agriculture attractive to the youth and women.
“The 50 candidates have been selected to participate under the first batch of this agric innovation lab project. The same applies to the second and third batches; making the total number 150 candidates.
“We really want youths and women to be fully involved in developing Nigeria’s agriculture sector because they have what it takes to develop the sector.
“Besides, women and youths are obviously ready to work with any technology that is presented to them.”
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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