The First Lady, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, announced that the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) is set to introduce the Young Farmers Club in Public Schools nationwide. This was stated during the inauguration of the Renewed Hope Initiative Women Agricultural Support Programme (RHI-WASP) in Maiduguri.
Remi Tinubu, who was represented by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, highlighted that the initiative is part of RHI’s forthcoming activities. According to her, “We will soon be launching the Young Farmers’ Club in Public Schools across the nation. The motto of this club is “Growing the Food I Eat, Starts with me”.
She explained that “The Club will be launched in State-owned Primary and Secondary Schools. This initiative is to encourage farming among our young population. The first School to start the Club, either primary or secondary will have their members kitted with Branded Club T-Shirts and Trousers.” The first lady did not stop at that. She also said that rewards will be given for good performance. Hear her: “The school with the best farm for each State would be identified. Prizes would be given to them, ranging from School renovations, equipping of School Science Laboratories, Provision of ICT equipment and upgrading of School Libraries, as their preference may be.”
She therefore urged all public schools to promptly engage and identify students interested in joining the Club.
