By Femi Bolaji, Jalingo

In a bold move to tackle youth unemployment and enhance food security, the Taraba State Government has deployed 300 young people to CSS Integrated Farms in Keffi, Nasarawa State, for intensive training in modern agriculture and agribusiness.

The Special Adviser on Policy and Strategic Communications to Governor Agbu Kefas, Nelson Dimas, described the initiative as a strategic investment aimed at transforming Taraba’s economy by equipping youths with hands-on, future-oriented skills.

“This is not just a skill acquisition program but an investment in food security, rural development, and youth-led enterprise,” Dimas stated in a press release issued Monday in Jalingo.

He emphasized that the trainees are not just learning to farm but are being molded into agri-preneurs—entrepreneurial farmers who will return to Taraba to build sustainable agricultural businesses.

Currently undergoing practical training across the entire agricultural value chain, the 300 selected youths are expected to return to Taraba fully equipped to adopt innovative farming methods and drive agribusiness ventures that will impact their communities.

Dimas highlighted the underutilization of Taraba’s vast arable land, noting that the program marks a significant shift from dependency to productivity. He described the initiative as a “silent revolution” that would reshape mindsets, stimulate the economy, and establish agriculture as a foundation of the state’s development strategy.

“Governor Kefas isn’t just engaging youths; he is preparing a generation to feed a state, create jobs, and anchor rural transformation,” Dimas added. “When these trainees return, they will not only cultivate crops but also drive economic growth through their agribusiness ventures.”