- The federal government says it was sowing the seeds of positive change
In collaboration with the federal ministry of agriculture and food security, the federal ministry of budget and planning has successfully trained and empowered 250 farmers in Delta as part of the National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy programme (NPRGS).
The opening ceremony in Asaba was officiated by Temitope Fadeshemi, the permanent secretary of the federal ministry of agriculture and food security, on Friday.
Emphasizing the goal of improving the lives of smallholder farmers, Fadeshemi, represented by John Onovroke, a ministry director, highlighted the initiative’s aim to promote sustainable agricultural practices in Delta State and across Nigeria.
According to Ms Fadeshemi, the initiative reflected the government’s dedication to addressing poverty at its roots.
”Today marks a significant milestone in our collective commitment to uplifting the lives of our smallholder farmers and fostering sustainable agricultural practices.
”I am delighted to remind you that NPRGS in collaboration with the Federal Department of Agricultural Extension Service (FDAE) has enumerated and validated approximately 250 farmers for participation in this transformative programme.
”These farmers are not just the backbone of our agricultural sector, they are the heartbeat that forms the heartbeat of our nation’s prosperity,” he said.
Ms Fadeshemi also said that through the training and empowerment programme, the federal government was sowing the seeds of positive change.