During the flag-off of the third batch of selected beneficiaries of the LIFE-ND project in
Uyo, the Honorable Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. (Mrs.) Offiong Offor, described the
program as a complement to the ARISE Agenda, emphasizing its role in boosting food
production, reducing youth restiveness, and improving livelihoods.
Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Atim Okoko, the
Commissioner appreciated Governor Umo Eno for approving and supporting the project,
highlighting his strong commitment to agricultural development.
She urged beneficiaries to take the training seriously to achieve the project’s objectives.
Addressing the participants, National Project Coordinator, Engr. (Dr.) Abiodun Sanni,
represented by Assistant Agribusiness National Project Co-ordinating Officer, Oluwabunmi
Awoniyi, reaffirmed the project’s goal of empowering vulnerable populations and improving
livelihoods.
He urged incubators to ensure effective training and mentorship of their incubatees, stressing that
non-performing centers would be blacklisted according to project guidelines.
In his remarks, State Project Coordinator, Mr. Solomon Joe, stated that the first phase was
successfully implemented, with participants trained and empowered to begin their enterprises.
He noted that the second batch is currently in training, while the third batch has commenced
orientation and will be equally trained for empowerment upon completion of the process.
Baring his mind on the project, the representative of Niger Delta Development Commission, Mr.
Nobert Brown affirmed the steady progress of the LIFE-ND Project, which is ongoing in the
South-South region of the country, saying the partners are committed to improving livelihoods of
the rural people.
The orientation session featured expert presentations on Incubation models, gender and youth
inclusion, financial literacy, nutrition, environmental sustainability, record keeping, and business
planning. Each participant also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) committing to
discipline and professionalism throughout the training process.
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