Development of youth capacities in agricultural opportunities is a good initiative. However, though there are numerous initiatives out there that are beneficial to Nigerian youths, quite a number of youths have been trained on Agribusiness, many have even developed good business plans on various innovations. But unfortunately, these innovations have remained in the pipeline due to lack of fund and good infrastructural facilities. Therefore, capacity development most be coupled with access to finance and seed capitals for start-ups and existing businesses. State and Federal government should develop irrigation schemes/ rehabilitate old irrigation facilities across the nation, provide electricity, mechanization, good road, clean potable water, affordable or free internet services in rural areas. 80% arable land in Nigeria remain unused as a result of high cost of land clearing operations, government in partnership with private sector should clear up this land and relax the land holding policies, thereby making it available at little or no cost to youth that are interested in Agriculture
Toyin Otitoju