Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has lauded the NNPC Foundation for supporting smallholder farmers and agro-industrialists with training and other initiatives meant to increase yield and turn agriculture into a thriving enterprise.
Gov. Mbah gave the commendation on Tuesday, in Nsukka, while declaring open a three-day NNPC Foundation vulnerable farmers training programme.
The NNPC Foundation is the social impact company of NNPC Limited, undertaking key initiatives in education, empowerment, health, environment and access to energy to boost socio-economic development.
Represented by the state’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-industrialisation, Mr. Patrick Ubru, the governor said that the practical farm training would equip smallholder farmers and other small-scale agro-industrialists with modern agricultural techniques and market access strategies.
“By focusing on climate-smart agriculture, we can mitigate the impact of climate change and ensure a sustainable future for our farming communities.
“I encourage all of you to engage fully in this programme. This is your opportunity to learn, share, and grow together.
“Let us work hand in hand to build a resilient agricultural sector that thrives on innovation and collaboration.
“As we say in Enugu State, tomorrow is here. It is a mantra that reminds us that the future we envision is within our grasp; that the steps we take today, will shape the world we bequeath to our children.
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“Thank you to the NNPC Foundation for organizing this vital programme, and to all our partners for your ongoing support. Together, we can transform the agricultural landscape of Enugu State and beyond,” Gov. Mbah said.
The governor noted that the state government had made agriculture a central pillar of its administration, adding that the government was committed to transforming the agriculture sector to be the major economic driver of the state.
Managing Director of the NNPC Foundation, Mrs. Emmanuella Arukwe, said the initiative to train smallholder farmers is part of the foundation’s broader efforts to support the federal government’s agricultural transformation agenda, which seeks to enhance food security and increase productivity.
Arukwe, who was represented by the Deputy Manager, Education and Healthcare Programmes NNPC Foundation, Mrs. Goodnews Willie, said there is a need to acknowledge the pressing reality of food insecurity in Nigeria.
