Delta State launches youth agribusiness training
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The programme could boost agricultural output and exports in Nigeria — Delta State, potentially increasing Nigeria's non-oil revenue. It may also create jobs and reduce youth unemployment, with positive long-term effects on the local economy.
The Nigeria — Delta State Government, under Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, has launched a three-day agribusiness training programme in Ughelli for over 1,000 youths. The initiative aims to move young people from subsistence farming to commercially viable agriculture, focusing on four value chains: cocoa, coffee, cotton, and ginger. The programme includes distribution of seedlings (10,000 cocoa, 100,000 cotton, 5,000 coffee, 5,000 ginger) and practical training with equipment like mini tractors and chaff cutters. Officials including Commissioner Val Arenyeka, Special Adviser George Oyefia, and facilitator Israel Yusuf emphasized the potential for job creation, wealth generation, and reducing dependence on oil revenue. The programme is part of broader efforts to strengthen Nigeria — Delta State's economy and contribute to Nigeria's food security and foreign exchange earnings.
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