Tinubu Distributes Farm Inputs, Grants To 400 Farmers In Delta

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Nigeria’s First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has reiterated the crucial role of agriculture in achieving food security, creating employment, and driving economic growth.

Tinubu who said this during the distribution of farm inputs and financial grants to 400 farmers under the Renewed Hope Initiative’s Agricultural Support Program, organized in collaboration with the ‘You Matter Charity Foundation’, held at the Events Centre, Asaba the state capital, emphasized on the need for everyone to own a garden at their homes.

Represented by the wife of the Delta State Governor, Tobore Oborevwori, Mrs. Tinubu expressed delight at seeing women, young farmers in secondary schools, youths, and cooperative groups becoming actively involved in farming as some selected persons were seen collecting various farm implements and seedlings as part of the initiative.

The wife of the Delta State Governor, Tobore Oborevwori, represented by the wife of the Deputy Governor, Catherine Onyeme, in a welcome address emphasized on the need for agriculture and reaffirmed her dedication to strengthening agriculture as a key driver of economic growth.

Also speaking at the event, was the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Val Arenyeka, who underscored the essential role of farmers in ensuring food security.