Four UNILORIN Alumnae Awarded N1.5 Million for Agricultural Projects

Four alumna of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) recently received a substantial award of N1.5 million for their innovative agriculture projects. These standout entrepreneurs are graduates from the esteemed Faculty of Agriculture at the university. The BATN Foundation's grant serves as a commendable effort to empower these graduates and foster agricultural innovation.

Four UNILORIN Alumnae Awarded N1.5 Million for Agricultural Projects

Four alumna of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) recently received a substantial award of N1.5 million for their innovative agriculture projects. These standout entrepreneurs are graduates from the esteemed Faculty of Agriculture at the university.

The awards were presented by the University management team alongside several faculty staff members during a ceremony that celebrated the winners of the 1st Cohort of the British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN)Foundation Graduate Agripreneur project.

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The alumna, who have demonstrated exceptional skills and commitment to transforming the agricultural sector, received this significant financial boost to support their promising ventures. This initiative aims to encourage young graduates to pursue entrepreneurial opportunities in agriculture, thereby contributing to the growth and development of the sector.

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The winners of this award have shown immense dedication to their projects, which range from sustainable farming practices to innovative agribusiness ideas. The N1.5 million grant will enable them to further develop and expand their initiatives, ultimately leading to a more sustainable and prosperous agricultural sector.

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