Smiles and excitement filled Cross River State as Her Excellency, Bishop, Eyoanwan Bassey Otu, the RHI State Coordinator, led the training and empowerment of 320 women and youths under the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI) Agriculture Support Programme.
The initiative, championed by Her Excellency, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu, CON, was conducted across the three senatorial districts, equipping beneficiaries with essential skills and starter packs in poultry, fishery, and crop farming.
Fishery beneficiaries from the Renewed Hope Initiative received a tarpaulin pond, 200 fingerlings, feed, and medication, while those in poultry farming got day-old chicks, starter and finisher feeds, and medication.
Crop farming beneficiaries were provided with hybrid seeds, fertilizers, herbicides, and essential farming tools, empowering them to establish productive agricultural ventures.
Additionally, 30 schools across the state benefited from the Young Farmers Club Revitalization Programme, receiving agricultural tools, fertilizers, and seedlings to encourage student participation in agribusiness.
Breakdown of Items Distributed Under the RHI Agriculture Support Programme
As part of the RHI Agriculture Support Programme, beneficiaries received the following starter packs across different agricultural value chains:
Fishery Value Chain
1 fibre tarpaulin pond with installation materials
200 fingerlings
2 bags of fish feed
Medications for fish health
Poultry Value Chain
1 carton of Chikun day-old chicks
2 bags of starter feed
2 bags of finisher feed
Medications for poultry health
Crop Farming Value Chain
1 shovel and 1 cutlass
Improved hybrid seedlings (Pumpkin, Maize, Okra)
2 litres of organic fertilizer
4 litres of herbicide
1 knapsack sprayer
1 watering can
Support for Young Farmers Clubs (30 Schools)
2 knapsack sprayers
2 shovels and 2 machetes
4 litres of herbicide
4 litres of organic fertilizer
1 first aid box
1 measuring tape
5 pairs of rain boots
Improved hybrid seedlings (Pumpkin, Maize, Okra)
The RHI Agriculture Support Programme underscores Her Excellency, Sen. Oluremi Tinubu’s dedication to food security, economic empowerment, and sustainable agribusiness development, urging more citizens to embrace agriculture for a prosperous future.
