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NDPR Trains 120 Youths In Rivers
An indigenous oil and gas company in Rivers State, Niger Delta Petroleum Resources (NDPR), has embarked on training of 120 youths from the company’s host communities in Rivers State.
The launching of the training programme, tagged ‘New Skills Acquisition Programme’ was held in Port Harcourt, last Thursday, with representatives of all Oil Mining Licence (OML) 54 six host communities namely: Owaraka, Otari, Ogbelt, Odumeze, Oshigbokor and Rumuekpe and other relevant bodies.
Speaking at the event, the chairman, NDPR Board of Trustees, Chief Chamberlatin Oyibo, said the skills acquisition programme was put together under the auspices of the NDPR Community Development Trust to improve the lot of the youths in line with UNDP’s Millennmin Development Goals (MDGs) to eradicate poverty .
Oyibo explained that the importance of skills acquisition cannot be over emphasized, saying “lack of skills is a major cause of poverty and suffering facing our country today. The importance of skills acquisition includes self-employment, diverse job opportunity, employment generation and crime reduction”.
He said further that the trainings were designed to provide a platform where youths from OML 54 communities would be adequately educated with a view to creating wealth, adding that “participants will be trained foster skills acquisition and produce more creative and well thought out services that will result in better offerings to consumers”.
Oyibo explained that participants would be trained in 14 areas of discipline including carpentry, dressing / barbing , welding and fabrication, among others, and urged both trainees and trainers to fulfill the expectations of the NDPR Community Development Trust by taking the trainings seriously.
He assured that a starter park would be provided for successful graduands along with stipends for feeding and transportation.
In his goodwill message, the immediate past Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Chieftaincy and Local Government Affairs, Chief Felix Odungwere, who used the accasion to announce that he was performing his last duty in the ministry, charged the trainees to avail themselves the opportunity that the training provides to better their lot and thanked NDPR for the initiative.
Also speaking the head, National Oil Spice Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA), Rivers State Office, Mr Cyrus Nkangwung, commended both NDPR and the communities for their peaceful co-existence, saying that since assuming office in Rivers State, he has not heard about any spills in OML 54 communities.
Giving the vote of thanks, the Eze Nwa Ula, Chief Agwana Fyneface, commended the NDPR for the programme and promised that the communities would ensure that the training which is expected to last for six months would be taken seriously and starter packs put to judicious use.
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FCTA, Others Chart Path To Organic Agriculture Practices
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) and other stakeholders have charted path to improved organic agriculture practices nationwide.
At a 2024 national organic and agroecology business summit held recently in Abuja, stakeholders took turn to speak on the additional areas of promoting the practices.
The Mandate Secretary, FCT Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat (ARDS), Lawan Geidam, advocated for sustainable practice to develop resilient food systems that will benefit people.
The event, with the theme,”Towards Policies for Upscaling Organic Agroecological Businesses in Nigeria”, is aimed at fostering growth in the organic agriculture sector.
Geidam, who was represented by the Acting Director, Agric Services, in the Secretariat, Mr. Ofili Bennett, emphasised the success of organic and agroecological farming, reling on the active involvement of farmers, businesses and consumers.
He reassured attendees that the FCT Administration, led by the Minister, Nyesom Wike, and Minister of State, Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, remains dedicated to supporting initiatives that enhance the livelihood of residents.
Geidam described the partnership between the Secretariat and the organic and Agroecology initiative for a monthly exhibition and sale of organic products in the FCTA premises as a testament to this commitment.
“The ARDS remains committed to driving policies and initiatives that align with national goals and global standards”, Geidam said.
On her part, the Chairperson of Organic and Agroecology Initiative, Mrs. Janet Igho, urged residents to embrace healthy eating habits to sustain a good lifestyle. She stressed the importance of adopting organic practices, highlighting the benefits of going organic, growing organic and consuming organic products.
Igho expressed her optimism regarding the Agricultural Revival Programmes as articulated in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda”, which aims at fostering food and nutrition security.
She also extended her gratitude to ARDS for graciously allocating a space in the FCTA premises for the exhibition and sale of organic products, noting that the platform has been effectively used to advance the promotion of organic agriculture in FCT.
Igho outlined several benefits of organic agriculture which includes improved soil health, increased biodiversity, availability nutritious and healthy food and a reduced carbon footprint.
Stakeholders at the summit, underscored the critical need for enhanced private sector involvement and robust capacity building initiatives for farmers.
They highlighted the importance of implementing supportive policies to foster the growth of the organic agriculture sector.
In the light of the significant challenges facing Nigeria’s agricultural landscape, stakeholders decided that organic agricultural practices present sustainable solutions and a pathway for a more resilient and productive farming systems.
The three-day summit featured exhibitions showcasing organic foods, fruits, vegetables and fertilizers, providing an opportunity for residents to better appreciate the benefits of production and consumption of organic agricultural products.
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