8 hours Ago By Michael Oladapo
ASABA – To boost the agricultural sector of the Niger Delta, the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprise (LIFE-ND Project) has introduced over 60 officials of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to modern agricultural systems and fishery and its sustainability through market linkages. The initiative was enhanced by the Federal Government to improve agricultural mechanisms to ensure food security across the Niger Delta. Speaking during the flag-off of the four-day capacity-building program on Innovative Agricultural Systems, Agribusiness at Adventium Songhai-Delta Centre at Amukpe in Sapele, Delta State, the Director (Admin & logistics, Life-ND, Mrs.
Ngozi Ohaechezi, and NDDC Director, Mr. Frank Oputu Tonye, said that the training will equip beneficiaries with the practical and theoretical knowledge to gain insights on business-oriented approaches to agriculture, including value addition and market linkages. Mrs.
Ngozi, who represented the National Project Coordinator, Engr Sanni Abiodun, said the trainees had acquired skills to develop expertise in optimizing the value chain for increased productivity and profitability in modern agricultural practices and aquaculture for increased fish production. The Life-ND Director said the training methodology was designed to foster an interactive and practical learning experience, with real-world application for actionable insight that can be implemented within their respective roles. She said, “The training is for NDDC officials within the agricultural and fishery department.
Life-ND is targeting 25,000 trainees, but right now, over 26,000 have been trained. It is expected to benefit technical officers and policy implementers engaged in agriculture, agribusiness, and fisheries management.” Mr Osamah Stephen, one of the beneficiaries of the training, who spoke to DAILY INDEPENDENT, said that the training will be great for his development as a farmer, stating that this training will help me acquire knowledge to boost my agricultural output as well as train others.
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