Nigeria’s First Lady has inaugurated the first 240 members of the Young Farmers Club in Nigeria.

The Induction and Launch of the Club, which is a collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Renewed Hope initiative, RHI aims to catch the youth early so as inculcate in them the love of Agriculture and farming.
At the event, the First Lady Said the aim of the Young Farmers Club, Nigeria is to “catch them young”, by making farming more appealing to the pupils and students.

Mrs. Tinubu said the pupils are not just teaching them how to farm; but also nurturing a generation that will transform the agricultural landscape, imbibe modern farming techniques, and ensure that Nigeria remains self-sufficient in food production, in line with the food security drive of the administration of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR”.

She noted that with the club spread across various schools in Nigeria, it will create the understanding that farming is not just an occupation but a way of life which can create employment opportunities for the teeming youth population and help diversify the economy.

Earlier in his remarks the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen Abubakar Kyari noted that the initiative will enhance the interest of the young in agriculture as a career.
He urged the newly inducted members to take pride in their choice of being members of the Club as they represent an important group of people responsible for feeding Nigerians.

The Inductees kitted in their Club Uniforms were administered the Pledge by the Minister and then presented with their membership cards and farming tools by the First lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.

The Wife of the Kwara State Governor, Dr Olufolake Abdulrazaq received samples of the items on behalf of other State Governors Wives as the club is to be replicated in the various states.