Heifer support Agri-transformation with youth empowerment

Heifer Nigeria in collaboration with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) is organizing a side event on October 26, 2021, at the Nigerian Economic Summit (NES #27) to convene and interact with key stakeholders on the role of youth and technology in the transformation and future of Nigeria’s agricultural sector. The event themed: “Youth and […]

Heifer Nigeria in collaboration with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) is organizing a side event on October 26, 2021, at the Nigerian Economic Summit (NES #27) to convene and interact with key stakeholders on the role of youth and technology in the transformation and future of Nigeria’s agricultural sector.

The event themed: “Youth and Technology: The Future of Africa’s Agriculture” is in line with the NES 27 theme: “Securing Our Future: The Fierce Urgency of Now”.  

Country Director, Heifer Nigeria, Rufus Idris said: “Youth are the future of agriculture in Africa, and they can bring the much-needed innovation that will enable African farmers to feed the continent’s growing population in the years ahead.

“Leveraging technology and modern practices will create a pathway for Nigeria to increase productivity and competitiveness of the agricultural sector to curb food insecurity and poverty. Heifer International is committed to supporting a business ecosystem that enables youths to drive innovation in the sector, growing their incomes through sustainable and scalable food, and farming practices.”

A recent Heifer survey across 11 countries revealed that while there is a wide range of agritech innovations that could propel Nigerian farmers to profitability, only 23% of youth engaged in agriculture are using any form of agricultural technology.