The Federal Ministry of Youth Development, in partnership with the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture, has launched the National Youth in Agribusiness Land Trust Fund, an initiative aimed at improving access to land for young Nigerians engaged in agribusiness.
Supported by FCMB, the programme seeks to address land access constraints facing young agripreneurs while creating opportunities for financing, enterprise development and job creation.
A statement from FCMB on Thursday stated that the initiative was unveiled in Abuja on Monday during a gathering of government officials, development partners, financial institutions, youth organisations and stakeholders in the agricultural sector.
According to the organisers, the Youth in Agribusiness Land Trust Fund provides a framework that enables young people to access land for agricultural activities while promoting entrepreneurship and value-chain development.
Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele Olawande, said the initiative would support efforts to increase youth participation in agriculture and expand agribusiness opportunities.
