MOUAU Agribusiness Incubation Centre Partners with Hon. Onwusibe to Empower Constituents
Hon. Onwusibe partners with MOUAU Agribusiness Incubation Centre to empower constituents through modern farming techniques, aiming to combat food insecurity and uplift youth livelihoods.
In a bid to tackle food insecurity and empower youths for self-sustainability, Hon. Ginger Obinna Onwusibe, the Member Representing Isiala Ngwa North/Isiala Ngwa South Federal Constituency in the National Assembly, has forged a partnership with the MOUAU Agribusiness Incubation Centre.
During a recent visit by the Director of the MOUAU Agribusiness Incubation Centre, Dr. Philips Nto, to Hon. Onwusibe's country home in Amapu Ntigha, Isiala Ngwa North, the lawmaker expressed his determination to equip his constituents with the necessary skills in farming. He emphasized the importance of providing proper orientation on farming techniques to the youth, not only for sustenance but also for commercial gains.
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Hon. Onwusibe praised the mission of the Centre, which aligns with his vision of ending hunger and poverty through agriculture and agribusiness, especially among the youth. He acknowledged the Centre's role in fulfilling the aspirations of his people for modern farming knowledge.
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Expressing gratitude to the Centre and the University, Hon. Onwusibe promised to mobilize his constituents for training at the Centre, ensuring that they benefit from the programs offered. He commended the Vice-Chancellor of MOUAU, Prof. Maduebibisi Ofo Iwe, for initiating the program and the Director of the Centre, Dr. Philips Nto, for propagating the benefits of the Centre at the grassroots level.
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Dr. Philips Nto reiterated the significance of providing adequate training and information to Nigerian farmers to maximize yields. He emphasized that the Centre aims to partner with Hon. Onwusibe to train constituents in modern agricultural practices, thereby improving their livelihoods.
Highlighting the lucrative nature of agriculture when the right methods are employed, Dr. Nto affirmed that the MOUAU Agribusiness Incubation Centre is dedicated to supporting farmers in adopting these methods.
The collaboration between Hon. Onwusibe and the MOUAU Agribusiness Incubation Centre holds promise for empowering constituents and fostering agricultural development in the region.