Young Farmers Club Will Bridge Intergenerational Gap in Agriculture — Technical Adviser, Yofin Elizabeth Lawal

Technical Adviser Yofin Elizabeth Lawal has highlighted the transformative role of the Young Farmers Club in reshaping the future of agriculture in Nigeria. Speaking on the initiative, she described it as a strategic programme designed to bridge the intergenerational gap from governance to the grassroots, while promoting broader community engagement and economic sustainability.

According to her, introducing agricultural knowledge to children from primary school level will change long-held perceptions that agriculture is a “poor man’s job.” Instead, she said the club encourages young Nigerians to view farming as a viable business and wealth-creation sector.

“The Agric Young Farmers Club is a good initiative that should bridge the intergenerational gap… It will promote awareness, collaboration with private sector partners and community leaders, and build children’s capacity to see agriculture as a business,” she stated.

Lawal emphasized that the club will not only teach students agricultural practices in school farms, but also inspire them to start small farms at home — turning early interest into long-term passion and enterprise development.

She further noted that the initiative would unlock job creation opportunities, especially through partnerships with organizations like YoFIN, which is affiliated with AAN, GIZ, and other funding partners. She added that YoFIN, which was inaugurated by H.E. Kyari, will continue to serve as the primary technical guide for the programme.

Lawal expressed optimism that strengthening the agriculture mindset at a young age will enable Nigeria to build a more economically sustainable future, where young people contribute meaningfully to food security, innovation, and agribusiness development.

With the project gaining momentum, stakeholders believe the Young Farmers Club could help nurture the next generation of agricultural leaders — equipped with skills, community support, and the confidence to transform the nation’s agrarian economy.