From Michael Egbejule, Benin City.
In celebration of International Women’s Day, the Edo State Office of the Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), led by Miss Sally Suleiman, on Saturday unveiled the Plant, Nurture, Eat – Edo Girls’ Farm Project.
This initiative aims to equip young girls with practical agricultural skills, instilling values of patience, responsibility, and self-sufficiency while contributing to food security and environmental sustainability.
Launched under the administration of His Excellency, Governor Monday Okpebholo, the project aligns with the Governor’s SHINE Agenda, which prioritizes agriculture as a key driver of economic transformation.
By engaging young girls in hands-on farming, the initiative not only fosters youth empowerment but also supports critical United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly Zero Hunger (SDG 2), Quality Education (SDG 4), and Gender Equality (SDG 5).
The Plant, Nurture, Eat project underscores the state’s commitment to fostering sustainable agricultural practices while empowering the next generation of female leaders in agribusiness.
Through this initiative, Edo State seeks to build a more food-secure future while ensuring that young girls are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the agricultural sector.
