FG Unveils Youth Farmers Enrollment Portal to Tackle Unemployment, Food Insecurity
The Federal Government has introduced the Youth Farmers Enrollment Portal as part of its efforts to address the twin challenges of unemployment and food insecurity in Nigeria.
The initiative was officially launched in Abuja by the Minister of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, in partnership with the Nigerian Youth Economic Engagement and De-Radicalisation Programme (NIYEEDEP). The program is designed to empower young Nigerians through job creation and skill development in the agricultural sector.
Speaking at the event, Olawande emphasized the government’s commitment to engaging youths in nation-building. “This initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s economic agenda by fostering youth participation in economic development,” he said.
The Minister noted that the portal aims to generate six million direct jobs by 2025 in agriculture, food and beverage, and agro-allied sectors. He described the initiative as a response to the pressing issues of youth unemployment, poverty, and food insecurity, which have significant implications for national security.
The portal targets individuals aged 18 to 35 and offers access to agricultural training, modern farming techniques, mentorship programs, and financial resources to support new and existing ventures. “This is about more than increasing food production,” Olawande stated. “It’s about equipping young Nigerians with sustainable skills and creating opportunities in both rural and urban areas.”
He urged young Nigerians to seize this opportunity by visiting www.niyeedep.org for enrollment.
The launch event was attended by prominent stakeholders, including the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Youth Development, Olubunmi Olusanya; the Coordinator-General of NIYEEDEP, Comrade Iyere Kennedy; and HRH Dr. Hahaha Abubakar, Etsu Nupe.
Honourable Minister, Federal Ministry of Youth Development, Comrade Ayodele Olawande, giving his keynote remarks, during the official Launch of the Youth Farmers Enrolment Portal, in Abuja.