Innovation minister Hon. Kingsley Udeh (SAN) Empowers 87 Enugu Women and Youths With Poultry Farming Packages

Enugu State has recorded another grassroots empowerment intervention as 87 women and youths from the state's 17 Local Government Areas received poultry farming starter packages under a One-Day Training and Empowerment Programme on Bioresource-Based Farming Techniques.

The initiative, implemented through the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology in collaboration with the National Biotechnology Development Agency (NABDA) and the Enugu State Government, aims to promote inclusive economic growth, strengthen food security and create sustainable livelihood opportunities for beneficiaries.

Each beneficiary received 102 day-old chicks, alongside several bags of starter, grower and finisher feeds, drinking and feeding troughs, essential antibiotics and other poultry farming inputs. The beneficiaries were also provided with logistical support allowances to facilitate their participation in the programme.

Beyond the distribution of materials, the intervention seeks to equip participants with practical knowledge and resources to establish sustainable poultry businesses, generate income, support their families and contribute to the local economy.

The programme aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which prioritises grassroots economic development, food security and citizen empowerment.

Commending the Enugu State Government, the programme's organisers acknowledged Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah for his partnership and shared commitment to improving the welfare and economic prospects of residents across the state.

Special recognition was also given to the Director-General and Chief Executive Officer of NABDA, Professor Abdullahi Mustapha, and his team for their commitment to translating biotechnology and bioresource-based innovations into practical solutions that benefit Nigerians.

According to the ministry's position, science, technology and innovation must extend beyond laboratories and research institutions to create jobs, strengthen local enterprises, empower families and improve living standards.

With the poultry starter packages and training received, the 87 beneficiaries are expected to apply their newly acquired knowledge to develop productive ventures capable of generating income and supporting household economic stability.

The initiative underscores the growing importance of bioresource-based farming as a pathway to agricultural development, small-business growth and improved food production.

For Enugu State, the success of the intervention will ultimately depend on how effectively the beneficiaries transform the resources provided into sustainable poultry enterprises. If properly managed and supported, the initiative could contribute to local food supply, employment creation and economic empowerment at the grassroots.

The programme represents another effort to translate science and technology into practical economic opportunities, in line with the Federal Government's Renewed Hope Agenda.

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