50 Lagos Residents Assisted With 1,000 Noiler Birds
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- Agribusiness Africa
- January 14, 2024
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The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited, has initiated a program to empower 50 residents with 1,000 Noiler birds, aiming to enhance nutrition and combat food insecurity and poverty. Selected Lagos State Social Registry residents received a start-up pack including 20 five-week-old Noiler birds, 25kg of Amo Byng Grower Pellet, and a Divertamin nutrient blend. The program, presented at a micro-enterprise support ceremony, offers training on bird care by Amo Farm’s National Sales Coordinator for Noiler, Olayinka Akorede. Noiler birds, an innovation of Amo Farm, provide income and essential animal protein for children’s immune systems, brain development, and overall health. Source: DailyTrust
Our Review:
This initiative demonstrates a proactive approach by the Lagos State Government and Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited in addressing food insecurity and poverty while promoting nutrition and economic empowerment. The program offers a sustainable solution to improve livelihoods and enhance community well-being by providing residents with essential resources and training. The focus on Noiler birds, known for their dual benefits of income generation and nutritional value, underscores the initiative’s holistic approach towards addressing multiple societal challenges. Continued support and monitoring will ensure the program’s long-term success and positive impact on beneficiaries and the broader community.