Senator Mustapha lifts constituents with poultry farming kits
Stephen Olufemi Oni, Ilorin
The Senator representing Kwara Central Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Saliu Mustapha, has empowered a fresh batch of constituents on poultry farming.
Beneficiaries drawn from across the four local government areas of Kwara Central received essential poultry farming kits, including 200 day-old chicks, feeds, and cash support to help them kick-start their businesses.
Speaking at the empowerment programme in Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, Senator Mustapha, who was represented by his legislative aide, Tunde Abdulkadir, said the empowerment is for another set of beneficiaries under the ongoing poultry farming empowerment initiative.
He noted that all beneficiaries had earlier undergone comprehensive training in modern poultry farming techniques by the Agricultural and Rural Management Training Institute (ARMTI).
Senator Mustapha, who chairs the Senate Committee on Agriculture, emphasized that the initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to revitalize the agricultural sector and promote economic self-reliance.
He urged beneficiaries to make the most of the opportunity by applying the skills acquired during their training to build sustainable and profitable ventures.
Also speaking, Mr. Muyiwa Michael, a representative of ARMTI, described the programme as a valuable opportunity for constituents, especially women and youth. He praised Senator Mustapha’s commitment to grassroots empowerment and encouraged beneficiaries to use the support wisely.
One of the beneficiaries, Arije Funsho Abdulgafar, described the programme as a timely intervention that will help reduce unemployment and poverty across the district. He expressed deep appreciation to the Senator for his continued support.
Another beneficiary, Zainab Kamaldeen Ishola, applauded the initiative, noting that it had equipped her with the knowledge and resources needed to thrive in poultry farming. She thanked Senator Mustapha for his dedication to youth and women empowerment.