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Youth Agribusiness Project Boosts Income for 4,000 Nigerians

7/13/2025

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Mary Okon, a fish farmer in Akpabuyo, now earns over N1 million annually through the IFAD LIFE-ND project.
Comfort Anthony and Eyong Ikwa have also thrived, earning N1.6 million and N15 million from cassava and poultry production.
The project addresses Nigeria's 6.5% youth unemployment by fostering agribusiness opportunities.
Over 4,000 youths have benefited, generating ?4 billion in income and improving food security.

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Story summary

Mary Okon, a fish farmer in Akpabuyo, now earns over N1 million annually through the IFAD LIFE-ND project.
Comfort Anthony and Eyong Ikwa have also thrived, earning N1.6 million and N15 million from cassava and poultry production.
The project addresses Nigeria's 6.5% youth unemployment by fostering agribusiness opportunities.
Over 4,000 youths have benefited, generating ?4 billion in income and improving food security.