SPEECH DELIVERED BY DR. SALISU BALA SARKI, FICEN ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ENGAGING OUR YOUTHS IN AGRICULTURE TO BOOST FOOD SECURITY AND CREATE JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN NIGERIA

 ''Fellow Nigerians,

As we gather today, I want to emphasize the importance of engaging our youths in agriculture to boost food security and create job opportunities. Our nation is blessed with vast arable land, yet we still struggle with food insecurity and unemployment.

I propose that each local government implement initiatives to engage youths in both dry season and wet farming. This will not only increase food production but also provide employment opportunities for our teeming unemployed youths and women.

By engaging in agriculture, our youths can;

*Contribute to food security and self-sufficiency

*Acquire skills and knowledge in modern farming techniques

*Generate income and improve their livelihoods

*Reduce poverty and unemployment

*Enhance their entrepreneurial spirit

LOCAL GOVERNMENTS CAN;

*Provide training and capacity-building programs

*Offer access to land, inputs and linkages

*Encourage private sector partnerships and investments

LET US WORK TOGETHER TO;

*Boost food production and security

*Empower our youths and women

*Stimulate local economic growth

*Build a prosperous future for our nation

I urge all local governments to take action and make agriculture a priority for our youths, we can make a difference and create a brighter future for Nigeria.''

Thank you.