Food security and sustainability have been a major issue all over the world hence the importance of Agriculture to mankind.
However, in its effort to enhance and encourage the practice of agriculture among the Nigerian youths, Intergenerational Rescue Foundation (IRF), the US based Non-governmental
organisation, is set for the official launching of AGROWEEN in Nigeria.
The launch of AGROWEEN, the laudable initiative that is strategically-positioned as a social education hub, with prospective chapters in interested and eligible educational institutions is scheduled for Monday, November 20th, 2023, at Adeyemi Bero Auditorium, Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja,Nigeria by 11.00a.m.
AGROWEEN is aimed to promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal (UN SDG), end hunger, achieve food security, improved nutrition and promote sustainable Agricultural practices.
The event that will have important personalities, Stakeholders, Farmers and students in attendance, will be anchored by the ace humour merchant, Gbenga Adeyinka the first, and is expected to be chaired by the chairman of LASACO plc, Chief Mrs Teju Phillips.
AGROWEEN’s official launch is also in preparation for the Agroween Agric Festival, a big event to be held next year 2024.
The festival will be an all fun and grand bazaar; where eligible institutions will exhibit their farm products and other agricultural produce and equipment.
Basic schools, Secondary schools and higher institutions with Agricultural background and practices are eligible.
The programme is to encourage the youths to develop a keen interest in Agriculture as a way of enhancing food production and boosting the economy.
Membership registration is already on, as there are lots to be gained as a member.
Intergenerational Rescue Foundation (IRF) Inc, a non-profit organization where compassion meets empathy for all.
The humanitarian and community-structured programmes aim to proffer natural and lasting solutions for the Old, Young and Next generation.
To learn more about the activities of IRF and to access the Membership Registration Form, interested institutions can visit www.intergenerationalrescue.com for immediate action or send an email to [email protected] for further information and enquiries