Poultry meat is one of the most consumed meats globally, and it accounts for almost half of the global consumption of meat, about 137 million tonnes of poultry meat was consumed in 2020. The health benefits of poultry products are numerous, and they are vital for human growth and development.

Poultry farming is beyond just chicken meat or chicken eggs; there are other poultry products that serve as sources of poultry meat, such as turkey, ducks, guinea fowl, etc. One of the reasons people love chicken meat, aside from its delicious taste, is because it serves as a good source of protein.

We will be sharing the significant nutritional benefits of chicken that you need to know:

4 HEALTH BENEFITS OF POULTRY PRODUCTS
1. Growth and body development.
2. Adequate distribution of oxygen in the body
3. Strong immune system
4. For a glowing skin and healthy hair


GROWTH AND BODY DEVELOPMENT
Poultry products are rich in protein, chicken and egg have an average of up to 20% and 26% protein value respectively, which is an essential nutrient for the growth and development of the body. Protein helps your body to maintain and build muscle mass and strength, which is why they are recommended for bodybuilders and fit-fam enthusiasts.

Protein also enables bones in your body to remain healthy and is highly recommended for child growth and development. You should, without fail, give your child an adequate amount of protein daily.

Read more here: Health Benefits of Poultry

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Poultry farming in Nigeria – The definition of Poultry Farming is pretty straightforward; it is the rearing of domestic birds (primarily chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese), etc., for meat, eggs, or both, depending on the type of poultry farming you are interested in.

In Nigeria, most poultry farmers focus on rearing Chickens and Turkeys, with chicken being the most preferred. About 85 million (42%) of Nigeria’s population, 4 in every 10 Nigerian, are into poultry production, primarily small scale to medium scale poultry farming. There’s hardly any part of the country where you wouldn’t see these two-legged creatures roaming around the neighborhood or being reared.

If you are an intending poultry farmer, a poultry enthusiast or you are currently into poultry farming, here are some facts you should know about poultry farming in Nigeria:

NIGERIA HAS THE 2ND LARGEST POPULATION OF CHICKENS IN AFRICA.
A report released in 2020 on poultry production in Nigeria showed that Nigeria has the 2nd largest chicken population of about 180 million annually in Africa. Compared to Nigeria’s population in 2020, chickens are currently approximately 26,000,000 shy of the country’s total population, which is estimated to be 206,139,587 according to the statistics published by the World Bank.

Broilers make up 70% of the chicken population in Nigeria, while layers account for 30%.

LOCAL PRODUCTION ONLY MEETS 30% OF CHICKEN EGGS AND MEAT DEMAND.

Despite the expansion of the poultry industry in recent years, poultry farming in Nigeria only caters to 30% of chicken eggs and meat needs of Nigerians, which amounts to up to 300 Mt of meat and 650 Mt of eggs per year. This means there is a huge opportunity in the poultry market for intending poultry farmers in Nigeria, whether on a small, medium, or large scale.

An estimated poultry meat of 1.2 million is smuggled into the country from the Benin Republic alone.

Read more interesting facts about Poultry farming in Nigeria here: https://babbangona.com/5-interesting-facts-about-poultry-farming-in-nigeria/

Agribusiness, like every other business, requires planning regardless of the inevitable circumstances which may likely arise. The future has its tendency of being uncertain due to factors which we may not have control over. In agriculture, there are variables such as changing climate conditions, production risk, financial risks, changes in government policies e.t.c. However, through proper planning, we can predict favourable outcomes.

Through proper planning in agriculture, one is able to define the goal strategically and measure progress over time. Here are some of the things that proper planning helps us achieve at Babban Gona.

Increased efficiency: For us at Babban Gona, planning helps to increase the efficiency in our business.We are able to determine per time what to invest in and how much resources we throw into specific projects. For every planting season, our farmers benefit from the end-to-end suite of services we provide from the beginning of the planting season to the very end (down to the bags, threads and needles needed at harvest). The resultant effect of this is a reduction in waste and that we effectively manage our resources to ensure effectiveness and productivity.

Helps in achieving goals: Through planning, we are able to set specific, practical steps that enable the achievement of objectives and goals. It reminds us of our objectives and brings about clarity. Some of our aspirations as an organization are to create more jobs and ensure that we contribute our quota in making Nigeria attain food security which would then translate into an improved economy. Our services as an organization are tailored towards this end and through planning, we take measured steps based on how it affects our big picture.

Read more here: https://babbangona.com/planning-in-agriculture-what-you-need-to-know/

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“Women don’t need to find a voice, they have a voice, and they need to feel empowered to use it, and people need to be encouraged to listen “

Meghan Markle’s words in its entirety describes what Babban Gona achieved with 18,500 women through our Women in Economic Development Initiative (WEDI).

Empowering women by providing them with viable business opportunities that will increase their net income.

In this video some of our WEDI members share their experience.

Corn or Maize is a popular cereal in the world, although often considered a vegetable, it is a grain rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Interestingly it is grown on all continents except Antarctica. There are about fifty (50) species of Maize and they come in different colours, textures, and grain shapes and sizes. However, White, yellow, and red are the most common cultivated Maize types.

These are some popular health benefits associated with the consumption of maize.

- Corn has a high source of fibre which keeps the digestive system healthy. Fibre can also improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
- Corn is rich in vitamins, essential minerals, and antioxidants.
- Corn is rich in folic acid: Folic acid helps the body produce and maintain new cells.
- Corn provides a high amount of carbohydrates which is the body’s main source of energy: Carbohydrate helps to fuel the brain, kidneys, heart muscles, and central nervous system.

Read the rest here: https://babbangona.com/8-health-benefits-of-maize/

Goldbw122:
I love corn, this is the season of corn.

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Corn or Maize is a popular cereal in the world, although often considered a vegetable, it is a grain rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Interestingly it is grown on all continents except Antarctica. There are about fifty (50) species of Maize and they come in different colours, textures, and grain shapes and sizes. However, White, yellow, and red are the most common cultivated Maize types.

These are some popular health benefits associated with the consumption of maize.

- Corn has a high source of fibre which keeps the digestive system healthy. Fibre can also improve cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
- Corn is rich in vitamins, essential minerals, and antioxidants.
- Corn is rich in folic acid: Folic acid helps the body produce and maintain new cells.
- Corn provides a high amount of carbohydrates which is the body’s main source of energy: Carbohydrate helps to fuel the brain, kidneys, heart muscles, and central nervous system.

Read the rest here: https://babbangona.com/8-health-benefits-of-maize/

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Kola Masha, Managing Director, Babban Gona Farmers Services Ltd. illustrates his thoughts on the spiral effect of youth unemployment on insecurity in Nigeria.

"Rising youth unemployment in West Africa increases violence which destabilizes regional economies and threatens to accelerate a migration problem that would dwarf the current refuge crisis."

Located in Nigeria in the heart of West Africa, Babban Gona uses a unique technology platform to make farming more profitable to create millions of youth jobs, interrupting the root causes of violence, stimulating strong economic growth, and alleviating the migration of the unemployed.

Babban Gona is currently the largest maize Babban Gona producing entity in West Africa, where for the last 10 years Babban Gona has consistently enabled its smallholder members to increase their yields and attain net incomes of more than double the national average, while maintaining repayment rates on their loans of over 99%.

Watch video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yCCfxLPGmk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yCCfxLPGmk

Kola Masha, Managing Director, Babban Gona Farmers Services Ltd. illustrates his thoughts on the spiral effect of youth unemployment on insecurity in Nigeria.

"Rising youth unemployment in West Africa increases violence which destabilizes regional economies and threatens to accelerate a migration problem that would dwarf the current refuge crisis."

Located in Nigeria in the heart of West Africa, Babban Gona uses a unique technology platform to make farming more profitable to create millions of youth jobs, interrupting the root causes of violence, stimulating strong economic growth, and alleviating the migration of the unemployed.

Babban Gona is currently the largest maize Babban Gona producing entity in West Africa, where for the last 10 years Babban Gona has consistently enabled its smallholder members to increase their yields and attain net incomes of more than double the national average, while maintaining repayment rates on their loans of over 99%.

Rural businesses, which are so vital for transforming our food systems, will get a much needed boost from an ambitious new financing programme launched today by the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), as part of its broader efforts to address rising hunger and poverty levels in the world’s poorest countries.

The Private Sector Financing Programme (PSFP) aims to spearhead an increase in much-needed private investment in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), farmers’ organizations and financial intermediaries servicing small-scale farmers, which are too often neglected by investors. It will provide loans, risk management instruments (such as guarantees), and equity investments.

“We can end poverty and hunger! But to achieve this, we urgently need to stimulate more private sector investments to rural areas and unlock the immense entrepreneurial potential of millions of rural SMEs and small producers,” said Gilbert F. Houngbo, President of IFAD. “With access to capital, they can attract more investors and partners, grow their businesses and create employment opportunities – especially for young people and women.”

As part of its launch, the PFSP announced its first loan of US$5 million to a Nigerian social impact enterprise, Babban Gona, which has a strong background in successfully moving small-scale farmers from subsistence to a more market-orientated model.

The loan will help Babban Gona support 377,000 small-scale rice and maize producers in Nigeria with a comprehensive package of training, quality inputs, and marketing services. Babban Gona will also store and sell the harvest on behalf of its farmers when prices are higher. They aim to create up to 65,000 jobs for women and 66,500 jobs for youth by 2025.

Read more here: https://babbangona.com/ifad-partners-with-babban-gona-to-boost-private-funding-of-rural-businesses-and-small-scale-farmers/

Rural businesses, which are so vital for transforming our food systems, will get a much needed boost from an ambitious new financing programme launched today by the UN’s International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), as part of its broader efforts to address rising hunger and poverty levels in the world’s poorest countries.

The Private Sector Financing Programme (PSFP) aims to spearhead an increase in much-needed private investment in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), farmers’ organizations and financial intermediaries servicing small-scale farmers, which are too often neglected by investors. It will provide loans, risk management instruments (such as guarantees), and equity investments.

“We can end poverty and hunger! But to achieve this, we urgently need to stimulate more private sector investments to rural areas and unlock the immense entrepreneurial potential of millions of rural SMEs and small producers,” said Gilbert F. Houngbo, President of IFAD. “With access to capital, they can attract more investors and partners, grow their businesses and create employment opportunities – especially for young people and women.”

As part of its launch, the PFSP announced its first loan of US$5 million to a Nigerian social impact enterprise, Babban Gona, which has a strong background in successfully moving small-scale farmers from subsistence to a more market-orientated model.

The loan will help Babban Gona support 377,000 small-scale rice and maize producers in Nigeria with a comprehensive package of training, quality inputs, and marketing services. Babban Gona will also store and sell the harvest on behalf of its farmers when prices are higher. They aim to create up to 65,000 jobs for women and 66,500 jobs for youth by 2025.

Read more here: https://babbangona.com/ifad-partners-with-babban-gona-to-boost-private-funding-of-rural-businesses-and-small-scale-farmers/

Artificial Intelligence in farming – Did you know that agriculture and farming are among the oldest and most important professions in the world? About 2 billion (26.7%) of the world’s population earn their livelihood through agriculture, and it is the second most significant source of employment after services. The agricultural sector plays an essential role in the economy; from job creation and employment, to contributing to national income, source of food supply, and providing raw material, the list is endless.

By 2050 it is expected that the world’s population would be over 9 billion. A 70% increase in agricultural production is required to meet this demand.

The continuous increase in the world’s population is expected to lead to insufficiency in the land, water, and other critical agricultural resources. To overcome this challenge, there is a need to approach agriculture using Artificial Intelligence as an innovative method in proactively tackling the challenges of these limited resources.

Artificial Intelligence demonstrates human intelligence through machines programmed to efficiently solve problems or tasks, from simple to complex ones. It is used across various industries and technologies such as virtual assistants, self-driving cars, and more.

The principles of problem-solving through Artificial Intelligence have also been applied to the agricultural sector, with many more AI technological solutions being developed daily.

4 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN FARMING SOLUTIONS
Here are some significant ways Artificial Intelligence is solving problems in the agricultural sector and making farming more profitable:

1. Weather forecasting.
2. Precision Farming and Predictive Analytics.
3. Soil and Plant Health Monitoring System.
4. Solution for Farmers with Limited Access to the Internet.

Read more here: https://babbangona.com/the-role-of-artificial-intelligence-in-farming-solutions-for-limited-access-to-internet/

Kola Masha is a Nigerian social entrepreneur and the founder of Babban Gona. He founded his firm in 2010 to bring jobs and stability to his home country. Worldwide, Nigeria is ranked among countries with high-security vulnerabilities.

The north of Nigeria is the hotbed of terrorist activities owing to the operation of Boko Haram and other bandits. Also, the Niger Delta area is another hotbed for homegrown insurgents. There are various reports about how economic factors drive disaffected people into radical groups.

Although religion is the major underlining factor in the operations of Boko Haram, economic factors cannot be downplayed. For Masha, the only way to make Nigeria secure again is to cut off the oxygen to radical groups: no jobs, no wages, and inability to feed one’s family.

After his studies at MIT and Harvard and working in leadership positions with top organizations, Masha decided to return to Nigeria in 2007 and contribute his quota to the development of Nigeria. He moved to a small town in Northern Nigeria that has experienced insurgencies and bombings to unlock the power of agriculture in addressing unemployment.

“Due to high demand for labor and low skill requirements, farming has the potential to create jobs and draw millions of young people into the sector,” Masha told Forbes.

Inspired by his U.S. grandfather, a small farm holder who was able to get out of poverty in South Dakota through the power of cooperatives, Masha established a similar model called Babban Gona, which means “Great Farm” in Hausa.

Babban Gona is dedicated to empowering small farm holders to transition from subsistence farming to commercial farming. Masha accomplished this by franchising thousands of farmer cooperatives across Northern Nigeria. “We deliver an integrated package of agronomic and financial training, farm inputs, and marketing services on credit to each cooperative, enabling its members to increase the productivity and profitability of their farm enterprise,” Masha said.

The company also disburses long-term loans to small farmers. Since the firm started operating, thousands of farmers have doubled their yields and tripled their incomes, thereby improving their livelihoods and that of their families.

“They can send more children to school, access improved nutrition especially for children and babies, afford mothers the funds to give birth in a hospital, and purchase home solar systems to ensure reliable clean power,” Masha said.

“In terms of education, a Babban Gona survey in 2016 showed that 90 percent of members were utilizing their increased net income to invest in their children’s education, by either sending more children to school or moving their children to a higher quality school,” he added.

Families who hitherto did not have electricity have leveraged their increased financial power to buy solar systems while others have opened shops to generate extra income, said Masha.

According to him, half of Babban Gona’s members are youths, who are making legitimate money through farming. Some of the youths were once members of insurgent groups. One such person is Saminu, who was once a rebel and is now making legitimate money after joining Babban Gona.

“We want to create a world where millions of hard-working young people like Saminu have options other than a life of crime and terror,” Masha said. “Given the opportunity, I know that these driven and ambitious young men will make the right choice. They just need to be given a choice,” said the social entrepreneur and recipient of a Skoll Award for Social Entrepreneurship.

The following video has more:

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Source: https://babbangona.com/kola-masha-the-nigerian-entrepreneur-drying-up-support-for-boko-haram/

Agritech is really changing the agricultural sector

I don't think we take climate change seriously enough in Nigeria. For example, the frequency of rain in Lagos is not as much as it was last year.

Women in Agriculture – Gender inequality is an issue that continues to pervade every echelon of society. Although several efforts have been made to extinguish it, gender inequality still eats deep into every corner of our society. The very fact that out of 195 countries, women head only 22, is one of many statistics that show gender inequality in all its glory.

A 2020 report by the World Bank group, studying equality patterns for the past 50 years, revealed that on average women have just three-fourths of the legal rights afforded to men. Furthermore, a 2019 United Nations Development Programmes (UNDP) Nigeria report showed women earn only 77 cents for every dollar that men earn for the same work and represent just 13 percent of agricultural landholders.

Similarly, the 2019 Global Gender Summit highlighted that “Women are responsible for 60% of work done globally, yet earn just 10% of the income and own 1% of the property“.

Gender equality remains a grey area in Africa, with lesser opportunities for women. There is a US$42 billion financing gap between men and women in Africa and 70% of women are excluded financially. The global COVID19 pandemic has only made matters worse, because women make up 70 per cent of the global healthcare workforce.

The United Nations’ Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, noted when commenting on the effects of gender inequality at the Opening of the 65th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women, that “compared to men, women are 24 per cent more likely to lose their jobs, and can expect their income to fall 50 per cent more steeply“.


Read more here: https://babbangona.com/women-in-agriculture-the-untold-stories-of-growth-and-empowerment/

TheLoanGuy:
Interestingly there are many opportunities in the agricultural with the rise of Agritech firms or investment companies. I think people who studied non Agricultural courses can also work in the sector

Yes, there are balanced opportunities for those who studied both agricultural and non agricultural courses.

Careers in agriculture have gone beyond the traditional jobs Nigerian youths believe to be available in the agricultural sector. It isn’t just about the trivial planting of crops and nurturing of animals. Apart from just being a sector that lives up to the sole purpose of consumer satisfaction, it is also a feasible career option for those giving thought to venturing in the field.

Despite Nigeria’s alarming unemployment rate which is at 33.3% according to the Nigerian Bureau of Statistics (NBS), the agricultural sector provides employment for about 36.38% of the population in a 2019 report, this has been its lowest contribution to employment in the country over the past 28 years. Its highest, being 53.15% in 1992.

So if you are thinking about working in the agricultural sector, but have zero idea about the available career opportunities, don’t fret! Right here, you’ll get a detailed exploration of the top agricultural careers, as well as the required skills needed to excel.

Here, we will be looking at the careers in agriculture that Nigerian youths can examine. There’s a wealth of careers in agriculture.

CAREERS IN AGRICULTURE YOU CAN CONSIDER
- Agricultural Economist
- Agricultural Food Scientist
- Agricultural Engineer
- Aquatic Ecologist
- Farm/Agricultural Manager
- Wastewater Engineer
- Perennial Scientist
- Conservation Planner
- Agricultural Salesperson

Read more here: https://babbangona.com/careers-in-agriculture-nigerian-youths-can-explore/

ekerensima:


short planting to harvest period. I officially started farming this year, being slugging it out since april

Oh that's great, it will definitely workout well.

ekerensima:
I deal early maturity crops

Do you mean germinating crops for transplanting or crops that have a short planting to harvest period?

Samchi4christ:
Area of speciality? I found a new love in agriculture- Farming,then to processing.

That's really great.

Samchi4christ:
What is your own area of speciality @abosede?

Maize farming

Farming in Nigeria is one of the most profitable businesses to venture into, agriculture accounts for over 20% of Nigeria’s GDP but just as about 80% of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) fail in Nigeria in their first year, your farm can also fail if you go about it without proper knowledge and the needed skill.

If you are looking to start farming in Nigeria and are uncertain about how to get started. This in-depth guide explains all the information you need to start a profitable farm in Nigeria.

WHAT IS FARMING?

Rearing animals and planting crops for family consumption are some of the activities we usually term “Farming”. But to make it clear, Farming goes beyond these two. Farming is the basis of agriculture.

The raw materials used in the production of different finished products are all generated through farming. Some of these raw materials include cotton, timber, cocoa, wheat, coffee, palm oil, and others. This is to say that on a large scale, farming can be defined as a business aimed at producing raw materials for personal, industrial, and commercial purposes.

IS FARMING IN NIGERIA PROFITABLE?

One thing every household cannot do without is food. This is a basic need of man and If the essence of farming is to end hunger, then it can be termed profitable. This is because you can make money from farming by selling your farm produce to individuals or organizations who need various farm products.

Farming when done right is profitable. But...

Read more here: https://babbangona.com/farming-in-nigeria-how-to-get-started/

mansakhalifa:
The last one is actually ridiculous...

They are ignorant about the impact of agriculture in an economy's development.

Nezzjnr:
Only poor people associate themselves with Agric

And that is absolutely ridiculous.

The agricultural sector is perhaps one of the most underrated sectors in Nigeria, due to various perceptions that people have about the industry. However, while some of these may have been the case several decades ago, there has been a tremendous change within the sector and it has continued to evolve with time.

Below are some popular myth about Agriculture and Farming you should know about. Especially if you are interested in building a career or business within the agricultural sector.

Small-holder farmers are just a minute group; Smallholders are small-scale farmers, pastoralists, forest keepers, fishers who manage areas varying from less than one hectare to 10 hectares. According to FAO, Eighty per cent of the farmland in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia is managed by smallholders (working on up to 10 hectares). Smallholders provide up to 80 per cent of the food supply in Asian and sub-Saharan Africa.

Women rarely work in Agriculture: Women comprise an average of 43 per cent of the agricultural labour force of developing countries up to almost 50 per cent in Eastern and Southeastern Asia and sub-Saharan African

Farmers are uneducated.
Farming is local, traditional and not a trendy profession.
Farming does not demand financial capital.
The assumption that organic farming is sustainable.
All chemicals and Pesticides are harmful to produce.
Agriculture does not require the use of technology or social media.
Organic farms and conventional farms are rivals.
There is no future in Agriculture.

Source: https://babbangona.com/common-myths-agriculture/

What other agricultural or farming myths have you heard?

I would advise you focus on building your coding skills, get familiar with coding languages and build projects so you can improve your chances of getting a job after you graduate. You can now consider a masters and that should only be because you want to cement your career.

definitelyHIM:
Hello guys I am currently in my 3rd year in the university as a computer science student..and I am contemplating going for my masters immediately after my studies...I would like to know like how much a c.s masters degree holder is supposed to earn as salary working for an organization... anyone with ideas should please help me out... thanks..

The agricultural sector in Nigeria employs more than 36% of the country’s labour force, it remains one of the largest sectors, contributing an average of 24% to the nation’s GDP over the past seven years (2013 – 2019). The constant growth and evolving nature of the sector calls for consistent innovation and collaborative effort thereby attracting diverse talents regardless of their backgrounds. The following are three (3) reasons why top talents want to work in the agricultural space.


Diverse Career Opportunities: The career choices in the agricultural space are endless; ranging from crop production, livestock, fishery, and forestry to other aspects such as processing, research, and management angle to mention a few. Top talents realize that agriculture takes a lot more than being on the field and the sector needs manufacturers, distributors, finance experts, risk managers, marketers, people managers, tech experts, buyers, product managers, communication experts, procurement and logistics experts.

Agriculture will always be relevant: Apart from being a progressive sector, the agricultural sector will always be needed in every economy. The rising population of every country comes with the need to feed them and gain food security; thereby calling for more labor and engagement within the sector. This means that top talents would worry less about job security, and as a bonus enjoy better salaries due to high demand compared to contemporaries in other sectors.

Agriculture is a fast-evolving sector: The agricultural sector in Nigeria is booming, with high-tech innovations coming to play and redefining the traditional idea of what agriculture has been. Top talents want to be associated with growth and diversity; they want to be in a sector that allows for innovation whilst making major impact and influence, they want to see results.

As a top talent considering a sector to settle in, the agricultural sector allows you the flexibility of showcasing and developing your strengths, and guess what, you do not need prior experience of farming in Nigeria or anywhere in the world!

Source: https://babbangona.com/reasons-why-top-talent-want-to-work-in-the-agricultural-space/

560,000 individuals, predominantly youth and women, will have access to dignified and fulfilling work by 2022, through the Mastercard Foundation Young Africa Works in Nigeria partnership with Babban Gona.

Recognizing that employment is a pathway out of poverty, the partnership seeks to empower individuals in the agricultural value chain and support the acceleration of agribusinesses by using technology to provide smallholders with training and education, access to cost-effective financing, as well as harvesting and marketing support services. These services and products encourage smallholders to overcome the challenges of supply-side fragmentation and low economies of scale. Babban Gona provides this support by franchising thousands of grassroots level farmer cooperatives, called “Trust Groups”.

In 2020 alone, the partnership successfully created 82,000 jobs, of which 70% were for youth and 33% for women. Over the last year, Babban Gona leveraged the support of the Mastercard Foundation to grow to new record levels; with 80,000+ acres under cultivation with a recent diversification into rice farming; more than 38,000 smallholder farmer members; and more than 18,500 female entrepreneurs supported across six states of operation.

Talatu, a female entrepreneur and Trust Group Leader said, “I am grateful to Babban Gona for changing my life. I look around and can see the transformation that has taken place in our home. My children are well-fed and in good schools; we have also refurbished our home and bought additional land. All I see around me is growth.”

Read more here: https://babbangona.com/560000-young-people-in-nigeria-to-secure-work-through-babban-gona-mastercard-foundation-partnership/