The Federal Ministry of Youth Development (FMYD), in partnership with the International Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA), has launched the National Youth in Agribusiness Land Trust Fund (YiALTF).
This initiative aims to improve land access and unlock opportunities for over 500,000 young Nigerians building sustainable agribusiness enterprises.
Supported by First City Monument Bank (FCMB), the initiative addresses a major barrier for young agripreneurs—access to land.
It also creates pathways for financing, enterprise development, job creation, and long-term economic growth.
The programme was unveiled in Abuja on Monday, June 1, during a high-level gathering of government officials, development partners, financial institutions, youth organisations, and stakeholders from Nigeria’s agricultural ecosystem.
The Youth in Agribusiness Land Trust Fund creates a structured framework enabling young people to access land for productive agriculture. It also fosters innovation, entrepreneurship, and wealth creation across the value chain.
Speaking at the launch, the Minister of Youth Development, Ayodele
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