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17.02.25
The youth in the agribusiness unit of IITA has provided employment opportunities for 500 youths along the dairy value chain in Adamawa State. The initiative, which was birth from the collaboration with Sebore International Farms, is targeted at unemployed young people in the state and aims to equip them with the technical and business skills required to thrive in the dairy sector.
The participants, who are the second cohorts of the initiative, will operate in various capacities in the communities. About 100 participants were trained as veterinary service providers who will render basic health services to dairy farmers and assist them with timely responses and first aid treatment for their cattle’s health-related challenges. Also, 300 youths were trained in dairy production and will supply milk to an established market in the state. The third category of youth who received training on feed and fodder production are expected to produce nutritious food for the cattle to improve their milk production.
While speaking during the participants’ graduation and input distribution ceremony, a representative of the Youth in Agribusiness unit, Adetola Adenmosun, mentioned that the initiative and collaboration with Sebore International Farms was to address some of the challenges faced by dairy farmers. According to her, the challenges include, but are not limited to, access to healthy cattle for quality milk and increased productivity, securing quality feed for optimal milk yield, and access to reliable veterinary services for health emergencies. While commending the youths for their resilience, she encouraged them to utilize the training and other resources provided to them to improve their businesses, livelihoods, and communities.