Youths in the Ogun State Broiler project have sold 54,000 broiler birds in an off-taking arrangement. The youth, numbering 54, were the beneficiaries of the project that was inaugurated in December 2019. The sale was officially consummated on Monday during the off-taking of the second cycle of 54,000 chickens at Odeda Farm Institute, Odeda, Ogun State. Speaking at the event, the state Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Adeola Odedina, explained that the project was set up to create jobs and empower youths. This project has also spurred the poultry value chain in the state,” he said.

Source: The Guardian May 21, 2020 03:22 UTC