FIC Report (Imo State) – As part of the Federal Government’s resolve to ensure food security and fight unemployment, Anambra Imo Rivers Development Authority (AIRDBA) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation and Songhai -MasterCard Foundation is again training youths in various agricultural sector areas like Songhai model farming, fishery and other associated interest at the Agbala Integrated Farms domiciled in the authority’s headquarters.
The Managing Director Right Honourable Emeka Nduka and management of AIRBDA welcomed the Songhai -MasterCard Foundation Batch Three Year Four Trainees at the Agbala Integrated Farms, AIRBDA headquarters.
The event had in attendance the MD, RT. Hon. Emeka Nduka , the Executive director Finance and Admin Hon. Mrs. Priscilla Nwaebonyi , Agric Services, Barrister Noble Ojigwe, Director Information/Protocol, Dr. Chidi Amaliri, Head of Department Agric Services, Mr. O’Brien Akudu, Songhai Representative Mr. prudence Leladel and others.
Speaking, the MD AIRBDA congratulated the participants, who, out of several applicants were selected because of their dedication and commitment to agriculture, adding that they should see agriculture as a business, innovation and a pathway to wealth creation.
He commended the Songhai -MasterCard Foundation for their support and collaboration, reiterating that the initiative aligns with the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s reform to enable food security for the nation, and in utmost need in the country’s development outlook.
Hon. Nduka then admonished the participants to use this avenue to network, challenge their facilitators, and use the unique skills acquired to impact positively on their lives and society at large, promising to provide necessary valuables required to make their stay comfortable and memorable.
The Songhai -MasterCard representative, Mr. Prudence Leladel, in his address encouraged them to imbibe the modern Songhai farming model and also improve on themselves to impact positively on the society after training.
He further explained that the programme is more focused on females, and for this reason Songhai International prohibits certain attitudes like indecent dressing, speaking and engaging in any sexual relationship in the premises within the three months training period to avoid distractions, and that regular checks will be carried to ensure adherence.
AKUSHIE, CHIOMA M. H
HOC ,FIC OWERRI
20/05/2026
