By Mike Oboh
In line with the Federal Government’s drive to empower Nigerians in the Agricultural sector of the economy, Reap Africa Initiative A Non Governmental Organization will on November 2, 2020 lunch project KOMANOMA (Back to Agro).
The project is aimed at empowering 50,000 unemployed and employed youths with professional training on agro production, processing and marketing of 30 agricultural products.
Speaking ahead of the project launch, the founder of Reap Africa Initiative, Mr.Donald Ifeanyi Mmereole explained the concept behind the project, saying “”Project KOMANOMA (Back to Agro)is coined from the Hausa word meaning Back to Agriculture with the pilot phase kick starting in the Federal Capital Territory FCT and Kaduna state. Project KOMANOMA is targeted at creating a minimum of at least 100,000 direct and indirect jobs which again will lead to a rejuvenated agricultural economy. We had in time past partnered the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC),Skill Acquisition and Entrepreneurial Development (SEAD),Small and Medium Enterprise Development (SMEDAN) AND NIRSAL AGSMEIS.
“”Having partnered reputable organizations over the years, we are confident that this project will serve as the deal breaker and catalyst for a rapid agribusiness development in Nigeria. We are presently in partnership with Agrobusiness Development Partners Ltd for professional training, animal mart farms and fisheries for demonstration and NIRSAL MFB as an accredited Enterprise Development Institution for participants to access funding under the AGSMEIS LOAN SCHEME.” Mmereole stated.
Mmereole further explained that project is for all Nigerians and should be compulsory to every youth, men and women households as well as retirees who are passionate about agribusiness.
This can be done by visiting the organization’s website; www.reapinitiative.org to get registered for the project. Participants will be trained, certified and mentored by Reap Africa Initiative.
