A non-governmental organization, Uplifting Youths Through Agriculture (UYOTA), has reaffirmed its dedication to empowering young people across Africa through innovative agricultural initiatives.
Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Saturday, the Co-Founder of UYOTA, Prince Nnamdi Adigwe, announced the upcoming Africa Youth Agri-Business Summit 2025, themed “Agriculture: The Key to Economic Empowerment, Sustainable Development and Food Security in Africa.”
Adigwe said the summit aims to ignite youth interest in agribusiness by equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities needed to thrive in the agricultural value chain.
“Our goal is to achieve food sovereignty by actively engaging young people in agriculture as a profitable, sustainable venture,” he stated.
Highlighting the importance of strategic partnerships, Adigwe noted that the summit would serve as a platform for meaningful dialogue and improved access to financing and investments across the agro-sector.
He also emphasized the summit’s focus on addressing climate-related challenges affecting agriculture.
Also speaking at the event, UYOTA’s National Zonal Coordinator, Mr. Bola Ojo, expressed the group’s commitment to aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s agricultural revolution agenda.
Ojo praised the government’s agricultural policies and pledged UYOTA’s collaboration with federal and sub national authorities to ensure food security and youth inclusion in national development.
He commended the Minister of Youth Development and leaders of the National Assembly for their role in driving innovation in Nigeria’s agricultural landscape.
Ojo concluded by reaffirming that UYOTA’s grassroots initiatives are already making significant impacts across Nigeria.
