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Fueled by a shared vision of nurturing future agricultural leaders and boosting Nigeria’s food security, natnudO Foods, the food processing arm of Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited, has joined hands with the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) in an innovative initiative.
According to a statement issued to announce the strategic partnership, natnudO Foods is donating 1,000 broiler chicks, feeds, and medication to the university’s Department of Agriculture, as part of its “Natnupreneur University Programme.”
The programme is not just about raising chickens; it’s about empowering young minds with the skills and knowledge to become successful agribusiness entrepreneurs. This unique initiative provides an invaluable platform for students to gain hands-on experience while contributing to their development and the university’s well-being.
Senior Account Officer at natnudO Foods, Ms. Omole Iyabo Morenike, further equipped the students with essential financial skills. Budgeting, bookkeeping, and managing profit margins are the cornerstones of any successful business, and the Natnupreneur University Programme ensures students are well-equipped to navigate the financial aspect of their poultry ventures.
The initiative is about catching them young, training them as entrepreneurs with the fundamentals of raising broilers and selling them back, creating a ready market for their produce. These skills will empower graduates to pursue their poultry businesses, contributing to increased protein availability and economic growth in Nigeria, Adeyemi explained.
In his remark, a Professor of Monogastric Nutrition and Biochemistry at FUNAAB, Professor Fafiolu Adeboye, expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership: “We are sure that this is the way to go, and the training for our students today will go a long way in sharpening their thinking and focus, to ensure they take this as a business so that their future will be secured,” Adeboye, said.
