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LASPOTECH HOLDS LAGOS YOUTH SENATORIAL TOWN HALL MEETING

The Lagos State Chapter of National Youth Council of Nigeria organized a three day senatorial town hall meeting in commemoration of 2021 International Youth Day. The third and final day of the meeting was held in Lagos State Polytechnic. 

The topic for this year's meeting was "Transforming Food System, Youth and Security", several panelists and youths were present to discuss, contribute and offer suggestions to the issues raised at the meeting.

Dr Adebosin Gbadebo, Deputy Provost of Lagos State Cooperative College, in his lecture said the Nigerian youths are supposed to see Agriculture as a business and not something perceived as a job for the  low class.

He emphasized on youths having passion for farming as it will lead to sufficient food in the market and also serve as an adequate source of income for the individual.

A representative of the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr Akin Pedro enlightened about the opportunities that await the youths in the Lagos Agricultural Youth Empowerment Scheme.

 He also adviced the youths to sieze all the benefits that comes with the increased mechanized rice cultivation from 20 hectares to over 500 hectares.

In his speech, Mr Lekan Oba, NYCN Lagos Chairman, admonished the youths to be ready to participate in the plans the Lagos State Government has for them in the food sector and encouraged their involvement as it is the key to the economic development of the youths and the State.

Other panelists present were Mr Abraham Great(Youth Builder), Hon. Femi Saheed  member of Lagos State House of Assembly (Kosofe Constituency 2), Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo-Alogba  (Chairperson, Ijede LCDA), Bldr. Sesan Daini (Chairman, Igbogbo-Baiyeku LCDA) and Comrade Deji Tinubu (former Secretary, NYCN Lagos). 

















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  1. Unknown12 August 2021 at 12:45

    So educative

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  3. Oluwo Olajide Precious19 January 2022 at 13:03

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