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ÒGBÌN

By Eco Science Generation Initiative

Building Nigeria's Rural Youth Indigenous Agriconomy

About the project

What's Ọ̀gbìn about?

Project Ọ̀gbìn (from the Nigerian Yoruba word “Ọ̀gbìn ,” meaning agriculture), focuses on equipping indigenous young people in rural communities in Nigeria, especially women with resources and skills through a climate resilient farming model for improved rural agricultural productivity. Ọ̀gbìn project aims to transform rural young farmers into entrepreneurs and agri experts that can confidently lead agricultural systems within their communities.

Project objectives

What we're building toward

Production

Train NEET youth in greenhouse production skills, including crop cultivation, irrigation, pest management, and sustainable farming practices.

Enterprise

Equip NEET youth with business and leadership skills, including agribusiness planning, financial literacy, cooperative management, and community leadership.

30%

Transition

Support at least 30% of trained participants to transition into paid roles or establish viable green micro-enterprises through mentorship, incubation, and market linkage support.

Technical steering committee

Guided by Expertise

The Ọ̀gbìn Project benefits from the guidance of an independent advisory team made up of experienced women professionals, researchers, and development practitioners. This team contributes expertise, oversight, and strategic direction to support effective implementation, promote learning, and help the project achieve lasting outcomes for participating communities.

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Food Systems Consultant

Gloria Agyare

Food Systems Consultant

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Food Safety & Quality Specialist

Tomilayo Amzat

Food Safety & Quality Specialist

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Agribusiness Enterprise Architect

Adekemi Adeoye