By Debo Omilani, ABUJA
As part of its effort to complement Federal government’s effort on diversification of economy, member of Lagos State House of Assembly, Hon. Gbolahan Olusegun Yishawu (GOY) representing Eti-Osa constituency 2 has organized one-day free training on snail farming for about 150 youths.
Speaking with newsmen at the training held at his constituency office over the weekend in Lagos, Yishawu explained that the essence of organizing the training is to diversity economy from oil to Agriculture as part of federal government agenda.
According to him, we are trying to diversity our economy from oil to agriculture and to make youths self employed.
Hon. Yishawu promised to support best 10 students after the training and give them necessary support they need to thrive in the business, adding that its employability programme would continue even after the election.
The lawmaker also made provisions for materials to all the participants that will help them in snail farming after the training. They also received certificates for participating in the training.
In an interview with one of the participants, Sasera Michael who appreciates the kind gesture of Hon. Yishawu said the training to him is not political, saying it is about bringing the youths in particular into limelight.
“The training has motivated me to create a platform for other jobless youths. This training is not about academic qualifications, but it is about having something doing. I will also be an employer of labour with this training I have received on Snail farming”, Sasera added.
On her part, Ibrahim Hauwa Mawedo, who is a participant said she is interested in snail farming before coming to the training, saying the training served as an opening door for her to start her own business.
“Whether I fall among the first 10 that would receive assistance or not, I am going to start my own snail farming immediately after the training. I appreciate the lawmaker for the training”, she added. The participants were also thought the practical aspect of snail farming and how to survive in the business.
One of the instructors, Mr. Evans Timothy who encouraged unemployed youth in the country urges them to embrace green collar job.
“We give the best practices locally as farming of today is different from that of old and we promote organic farming. For the unemployed youth that are interested in agro-agriculture, we also start them up in the area of finance and the technical aspect because they need the skills.
