Group advocates agric revolution to attract Nigerian youths

Group operating under the aegis of Africa Youth Agri-Business Summit has advocated for agricultural revolution to the youths in the forefront of agricultural activities in Nigeria.

Speaking at a press conference over the weekend, convener of AYA, Ambassador Afoma Ojei-Adigwe opined that agric was key to economic empowerment and sustainability of any nation.

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The convener gave into the upcoming event which he said would be a transformative gathering that positions
the sharing of timely and accurate information.

He said: “We are here to provide important updates 4 Africa Youth Agri-Business Summit (AYA) 20 – Africa’s youth at the forefront of agricultural revolution.”

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He urged musketeers to keep disseminating the information in order to keep the public informed, adding that the group would partner with other groups like Uplifting Youths Through Agribusiness, UYOTA which established in 2016. Also, the group will work with another dynamic organisation, Uplifting Women Through Farming (UWTF), which was founded 2000.

Ojei-Adigwe said AYA would work to bridge the gap between traditional agriculture to modern agriculture to make it career path for young African youths.

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