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New Horizons In Niger
17th August, 2024
The Role of Niger Youth in #NewNiger’s Agricultural Development
The Niger State sub-theme of the 2024 International Youth Day, “Positioning Niger State as the Lead Driver in Nigeria’s Food Security Efforts: Youths as Critical Actors,” is a timely and apt call to action. This theme aligns perfectly with the ongoing agricultural mechanization revolution of the Bago-led administration, which recognizes the critical role of youth in driving food security efforts.
Niger State is blessed with a dynamic and enterprising youth population that is reshaping the dynamics of leadership. The present administration’s policies and programs are centered on youth development, acknowledging the importance of empowering young people to take charge of their future. It is essential for the youth to take advantage of these opportunities and key into the agricultural mechanization programs, which have been yielding impressive results.
The agricultural sector remains the backbone of the economy, and its success is inextricably linked to the innovation, energy, and resilience of the youth. The participation of young people in agricultural mechanization programs has been instrumental in driving progress, and their continued involvement is crucial for sustained growth.
By positioning Niger State as the lead driver in Nigeria’s food security efforts, the Bago administration is acknowledging the critical role of youth in achieving this goal. The theme of the 2024 International Youth Day is a call to action, urging young people to take ownership of their role in shaping the future of agriculture and food security in Niger State.
The Niger State sub-theme of the 2024 International Youth Day is a clarion call to the youth to rise up and take their rightful place as critical actors in driving food security efforts. With the support of the government and the opportunities presented by agricultural mechanization programs, the youth of Niger State can unlock their potential and drive sustainable development in the agricultural sector.
Fodio Ahmed writes from Mina
