Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has urged youths to shift their focus to agriculture to achieve self-reliance in food production and bolster economic development.

He said agriculture remained a viable solution to the country’s economic challenges.

 

Oyebanji spoke in Ado-Ekiti during the launch of a four-day training and empowerment programme for youths in agribusiness.

 

He identified the programme as a sustainable alternative to the continuous provision of palliatives to citizens.

 

The governor said the programme, which is a Public Private Partnership initiative with YSJ Limited, was meticulously crafted to address youth unemployment.

 

He said the programme was consistent with his campaign promise to create access and pathway to opportunities for youths to prosper.

 

No fewer than 400 youths drawn from the 16 local governments are participating in the training.

 

Credit: thenationonlineng.net