Durian Foundation Empowers Youths and Women in Ekiti State through Sustainable Agriculture

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The Durian Foundation, a non-profit organization, has launched a project in Iyemero-Ekiti, Ikole Local Government Area of Ekiti State, aimed at empowering youths and women through sustainable agriculture. The foundation has trained over 100 participants in modern agricultural practices, including climate-smart agriculture, and has provided them with access to shelter, healthcare, security, and financial support. The project is part of a larger vision to establish a Durian Farm Village, where youths can be fully engaged in sustainable agriculture and agribusiness.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Durian Foundation has trained over 100 youths and women in sustainable agricultural practices, including climate-smart agriculture.
  • Beneficiaries will have access to shelter, healthcare, security, and financial support to enable them to focus on agriculture.
  • The project aims to reduce unemployment and improve security in the state by engaging youths and women in agribusiness.
  • The Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has provided necessary support and partnership to make the project a reality.
  • The Governor's administration has consistently supported and invested in the agricultural sector over the past three years.
  • The partnership between the Durian Foundation and the Ekiti State Government is expected to create jobs for youths and boost food production in the state.
  • Participants have expressed excitement and gratitude to the Durian Foundation for the training and financial support, promising to justify the investment in them.
  • The farm programme has kicked off with the planting of maize on 100 hectares of land allocated to the Foundation by the government.

Statistics:

  • 100 hectares of land have been allocated to the Durian Foundation for the farm programme.
  • Over 100 youths and women have been trained in sustainable agricultural practices.
  • The Ekiti State Governor's administration has supported the agricultural sector for three consecutive years.

Sources:

  • The Guardian Newspaper ([https://www.theguardian.ng/news/durian-foundation-trains-100-youths-women-in-sustainable-agriculture/](https://www.theguardian.ng/news/durian-foundation-trains-100-youths-women-in-sustainable-agriculture/))
  • Ekiti State Government Press Release (no date provided)