RHI: Ebonyi Governor’s wife, BERWO in collaborate with Ministry of Agric, empowers women, youths, students with Agricultural farm tools
By: uzorigwe Gloria, Abakalik.
The wife of Ebonyi State Governor Chief Mrs. Mary-maudline Uzoamaka Ogbonna Nwifuru BERWO foundation, in collaboration with the state ministry of agriculture, has empowered women, youths, and students with Agricultural farm tools in Ebonyi State under the Renewed Hope Initiative support program.
She made this empowerment support program through the Renewed Hope Initiative programs of the wife of the Chief commandant of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
This support program was done at the old presidential lodge, old government house Abakaliki, on the 28th of March 2025.
She lamented that the Women in Agriculture Initiative
Women play a crucial role in agricultural production yet often lack access to necessary resources such as land, credit, and training. Today, we are going to empower 100 women in agriculture. Through this program, we aim to empower women by providing:
• Training Workshops that will focus on sustainable farming practices, financial literacy, and business management skills.
• Access to Resources such as seedlings, fertilizers, and funds which will enhance productivity.
• Networking Opportunities: By connecting women farmers with each other, we can help them share knowledge and increase their economic opportunities.
“The Young Farmers Clubs
Young farmers are the future of agriculture. The Renewed Hope Agriculture Support Program recognizes this potential by establishing Young Farmers Clubs across primary and secondary schools in Ebonyi State. These clubs will provide:
• Mentorship Programs where experienced farmers will mentor young members to share best practices and innovative techniques
• Provision of uniform, watering can, and hoe for the club members and all activities will be checked by our monitoring team.
• Skill Development which will be training sessions that will cover modern agricultural methods, environmental sustainability, and entrepreneurship.
• Community Engagement where young farmers will be encouraged to participate in community projects that promote local food security.
Youth in Agriculture Empowerment
Empowering youth is critical for ensuring the sustainability of our agricultural sector. The program focuses on engaging youth through:
• Training on how to use technology for precision farming and market access.
• Encouraging youth to explore agribusiness ventures such as livestock and pig farming.
• Providing day-old chicks, piglets, feeds, and funds for the youths in agriculture
Every Home a Garden Initiative
The Every Home a Garden initiative is an integral part of our program aimed at promoting self-sufficiency among families, This initiative encourages households to cultivate their own gardens. A well-fed family is a healthy family. With the Every Home a Garden campaign, we are promoting household food production by encouraging families to cultivate home gardens for vegetables, fruits, and spices. Teaching families how to process and preserve farm produce for long-term use. This initiative will improve nutrition, reduce household food expenses, and encourage self-sufficiency in food production.
“Partnership with BERWO Foundation
As the state coordinator of RHI, it is important to let you know that the collaboration with the BERWO Foundation will enhance our capacity to implement these initiatives effectively. Through the BERWO Foundation and the Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, we are ensuring that this program is properly implemented, monitored, and sustained.
Distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen, today marks a new dawn for agriculture in Ebonyi State. The Renewed Hope Agricultural Support Program is a call to action, to empower our women, inspire our youth, and transform every home into a source of food security and income.
“I want to use this opportunity to appreciate the First Lady of Nigeria and the Founder of Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Her Excellency Sen Olurem
