Delta ‌‌‍⁠⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‍‍⁠⁠‌Govt. lauds LIFE-ND project for engaging additional 1,020 beneficiaries

 Delta Govt. lauds LIFE-ND project for engaging additional 1,020 beneficiaries – News Agency of Nigeria



A cross-section photo of the Delta LIFE-ND Project Coordinating Officers,. incubators and incubatees at the orientation training programme of the 2nd batch of incubatees under the Project’s Additional Financing phase on Thursday in Asaba


 
 Asaba


Delta Government has lauded the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises-Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) Project for engaging 1,020 new incubatees under its Additional Financing phase in the state.

The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr Val Arenyeka, gave the commendation on Thursday in Asaba.

He was speaking at the orientation training programme for the second batch of incubatees under the Project’s Additional Financing phase.

Arenyeka, represented by Dr Edmond Orioko, Permanent Secretary in the ministry, said state government was committed to ensuring prompt payment of its counterpart funding.

He said that the project aimed at empowering youths, women and persons with disabilities (PWDs) through agri-enterprise development in the state.

“Today marks another milestone in our commitment to youth empowerment, agribusiness development and rural transformation.

“We are here to welcome 1,020 young men and women selected across 10 local government areas, who will be trained and mentored in cassava production, oil palm processing, poultry and fish production and their value chains.

“This orientation is designed to introduce you to the LIFE-ND project, its expectations and opportunities while equipping you with the fundamentals of agribusiness and entrepreneurship.

“Our goal is not merely to help you to produce, but to enable you build sustainable business that generate in income, create jobs, strengthen food security and stimulate local economies”.

The commissioner thanked the Federal Government, International Funds for Agricultural Development (IFAD), Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC), President Bola Tinubu and Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori for supporting the transformational project that had impacted many lives in the state.

He acknowledged the reports on the projects achievements and charged the newly recruited incubatees to make the best use of the opportunity as partners in agricultural transformation in the state.

“I urge you to take this programme seriously, be disciplined, committed, innovative and ready to learn.

”Agriculture today is no longer merely a means of survival but a business, a source of wealth and a partway to economic prosperity,” Arenyeka said.

In his remarks, the National Project Coordinator, LIFE-ND, Dr Sanni Abiodun, represented by Mrs Anthonia Esenwah, Agribusiness Coordinator, commended the beneficiaries for being selected for the programme.

Abiodun said the orientation marked the beginning of a journey of skilled development, enterprise creation, employment and economic empowerment for the young men and women.

He also thanked all the stakeholders; federal and state governments, IFAD, NDDC, incubators, incubatees and others for their support without which, the project would not succeed.

According to him, the real measure of the project success is not the number of people who completed the orientation training but the number of sustainable businesses they will establish and the jobs and incomes they create.

“Our expectation is that when you complete this programme, you will have the knowledge, skills and confidence to establish and sustain profitable enterprises.

”We also expect you to create opportunities for others and become ambassadors of the LIFE-ND Project”.

Abiodun urged the state government to ensure payment of its 2026 counterpart funding, adding that the success and sustainablity of LIFE-ND Project depended on the commitment of all stakeholders.

Earlier, the State Project Coordinator, LIFE-ND, Mr Collins Ashoro, disclosed that 1,020 rural youths and women (incubatees) were selected across the 10 participating LGAs.

He said the project was committed to creating jobs, increasing incomes, strengthening food security and promoting sustainable livelihood through agribusiness.

According to Ashoro, the incubatees would receive training and mentorship in cassava production, oil palm processing, poultry and fish production including their value chains.

Some of the beneficiaries who spoke in an interview pledged their commitment to the project and promised to abide by all rules to ensure they succeed in their chosen endeavours.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the LIFE-ND Project is supported by the Federal and participating States government, financed by IFAD and the NDDC.(NAN).

Source: News Agency of Nigeria

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