As part of ongoing efforts to revolutionize the agricultural sector and empower young farmers across Ekiti State, the Government has approved the sum of N200,000,000.00 (Two Hundred Million Naira) for the construction of Modular Solar-Powered Irrigation Systems at selected farm hubs currently in use under the Bring Back Youths into Agriculture (BBYA) Programme.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Ekiti State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr Ebenezer Boluwade.
The initiative forms a critical component of the State’s strategy to modernize agriculture, enhance productivity, and reduce dependence on rain-fed farming.
The irrigation systems will tap into perennial water bodies located across the State, ensuring year-round farming activities and mitigating the risks associated with unpredictable weather patterns.
The solar-powered systems will be deployed to farm hubs in Ose Centre, Emure Local Government; Ado-Ekiti; Ikere and Aramoko, where clusters of youth-led agricultural activities are already thriving under the BBYA programme.
This bold investment underscores the commitment of the State Government to youth empowerment and sustainable agricultural development, aligning with the broader agenda of national food security and economic diversification.
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