NGO moves to empower African youths through agri-business

A non-governmental organisation, Uplifting Youths Through Agriculture (UYOTA), has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young Africans through agribusiness innovation and strategic partnerships. UYOTA’s Co-Founder, Prince Nnamdi Adigwe, announced this while speaking on its forthcoming Africa Youth Agri-Business Summit 2025, themed: “Agriculture: The Key to Economic Empowerment, Sustainable Development and Food Security in Africa.” He said the goal […]

A non-governmental organisation, Uplifting Youths Through Agriculture (UYOTA), has reaffirmed its commitment to empowering young Africans through agribusiness innovation and strategic partnerships.

UYOTA’s Co-Founder, Prince Nnamdi Adigwe, announced this while speaking on its forthcoming Africa Youth Agri-Business Summit 2025, themed: “Agriculture: The Key to Economic Empowerment, Sustainable Development and Food Security in Africa.”

He said the goal of the organisation is to achieve food sovereignty by engaging youth in agriculture as a viable, profitable, and sustainable venture.

He noted that the summit would address key issues such as climate change, access to agricultural financing, and youth involvement across the entire agricultural value chain.

UYOTA’s National Zonal Coordinator, Mr. Bola Ojo, applauded Nigeria’s agricultural policies and expressed the organisation’s support for President Bola Tinubu’s transformation agenda, saying UYOTA’s grassroots initiatives are already yielding results.

Fatima Saliu, Deputy Convener of the WIOTA Higher Summit and Head of Marketing and Media for the event, described the upcoming gathering as a trailblazing initiative.

“This summit is the first of its kind — not only in Nigeria but across Africa. We’re bringing together youth from across the continent to see agriculture not just as a necessity, but as a powerful, transformative business opportunity,” she said.

Saliu revealed ongoing collaborations with South Africa and Ghana, and confirmed sponsorship from the Nigerian Ministry of Youth Development.

“With Nigerian youth making up more than 60% of the population, we’re reshaping agriculture into something beautiful, profitable, and exciting,” she added.

On the controversial issue of genetically modified organisms (GMOs), she said the summit would provide a platform for evidence-based conversations.

“We’re not here to push an agenda. We’re here to inform, engage, and let participants make their own educated choices,” she stated.

The summit is scheduled for November and is expected to convene thousands of participants, including young entrepreneurs, innovators, policymakers, and investors from across the continent.