National Directorate of Employment ( NDE) in Nasarawa State, has commenced the training of 99 youths and women in small stock (Goat) production and Post Sustainable Agricultural Development Training Scheme (POST-SADTS).
Mr Chris Bamsida, the NDE State Coordinator stated this during the orientation ceremony for the 99 participants in Lafia on Tuesday.
Bamsida said that 49 participants were selected for goats production training scheme while 50 were selected for POST-SADTS.
He said that the schemes are aimed at engaging unemployed youths and women , who are interested in agribusiness in Nasarawa State.
” To introduce them to the inherent great potentials in goat production business and its value chain.
” Also to empower the beneficiaries on how to establish, grow and expand Agri- enterprises of their choice on a sustainable basis, thereby increasing their income.
“Improve the livelihood of the youths and women, create employment, reduce rural-urban migration, provide raw materials for leather manufacturing industries,
“Expand the scope of sources of funding for agricultural projects and reduce poverty among others, ” he said.
Bamsida said that the training was for one week, adding that professionals are engaged to impact the best knowledge on the participants.