As part of efforts of Governor ‘Biodun Oyebanji to eradicate poverty and unemployment in Ekiti State, 36 unemployed youths have been selected and trained under the Ekiti State Broilers Production Scheme.
The Special Adviser to the Governor on Agriculture and Food Security Mr. Ebenezer Boluwade stated this during the flag off of a training organized by the ministry in conjunction with Amo Byng Farms in Ado Ekiti.
Mr. Boluwade noted that the first batch of 36 trained youths as pilot A would be empowered after a period of six months when another set of 36 unemployed youths as pilot B would be trained.
He explained that the already trained youths would train other people under them as the state government was prepared to empower them to make them self-reliant.
The Special Adviser who advised the beneficiaries to listen and adhere to every bit of the training to become masters in the profession for them to be independent, said the training would continue within six months interval.
The Director Animal Husbandry Services Mr.Adedayo Alofe who commended the Governor for his giant strides in the state, particularly in the agricultural sector, said the state government has expended a huge amount of money on the repair of fowl pens in the state.
Two of the beneficiaries, Mr Clement Alofun and Mrs Yemi Adedara thanked the state government for the opportunity and promised to train as many as those who care to patronize them for similar training.
