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Edo disburses funds to 637 LIFE-ND agribusiness beneficiaries

From The Punch · () English

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  • Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has flagged off the disbursement of working capital and presentation of certificates to 637 beneficiaries of the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project.
  • The initiative aims to transform agriculture into a sustainable pathway for wealth creation, food security, and youth development by empowering youths and women with practical skills and resources.
  • The LIFE-ND project, supported by IFAD and the Federal Government, has successfully trained hundreds of incubatees and aims to further boost agribusiness ventures in the state.

Edo State is taking significant strides in bolstering its agricultural sector, a move that resonates deeply with our commitment to fostering economic growth and empowering our citizens. Governor Monday Okpebholo's administration is demonstrating a clear vision by prioritizing agriculture and food security, recognizing its crucial role in tackling unemployment and poverty.

sustainable agricultural development was essential to addressing unemployment, poverty, food insecurity, and rural underdevelopment.

· Governor Monday OkpebholoGovernor Okpebholo's assurance of his administration's commitment to transforming agriculture.

The LIFE-ND project, a strategic intervention, is not just about training; it's about creating a generation of successful agripreneurs. The disbursement of working capital and presentation of certificates to 637 beneficiaries marks a tangible step towards realizing this goal. This initiative, supported by IFAD and the Federal Government, underscores a national commitment to agribusiness as a concrete strategy for job creation and economic advancement.

the LIFE-ND project has emerged as a strategic intervention designed to empower youths and women with practical agricultural skills, enterprise support, mentorship, and access to resources necessary for establishing profitable agribusiness ventures.

· Governor Monday OkpebholoHighlighting the project's design and objectives.

We at The Punch are particularly encouraged by the project's success in training incubatees and its alignment with the governor's SHINE Agenda. It is vital that these beneficiaries utilize the provided capital judiciously, ensuring that this investment translates into sustainable ventures and contributes meaningfully to Edo State's economic landscape. This is a story of progress and potential, highlighting how targeted support can unlock opportunities in the agricultural value chain.

These beneficiaries have undergone intensive training in various agricultural value chains and enterprise management practices. They are now equipped with the technical knowledge, practical experience, and entrepreneurial skills required to become successful agripreneurs and contributors to the economic development of Edo State.

· Governor Monday OkpebholoDescribing the readiness of the trained beneficiaries.
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