ASABA/Nigeria: The Small and Medium Entrepreneurs Development Agency (SMEDAN) has trained 80 participants in agriculture business and entrepreneurship.
The Director General (DG) of SMEDAN, Mr Olawale Fasanya, during the work shop tagged: Women in Self-Employment Programme (WISE-P) in Asaba, said that the programme was held to promote self-reliance amongst women.
Fasanya, represented by the Delta State Manager of SMEDAN, Mr Babalola Adeleke, said that the WISE-P was also held to empower women in order to achieve improved productivity and sustainability in agricultural business.
He stressed that the program was designed to expose women farmers to the use of modern techniques and equipment, adding that the WISE-P would also equip women farmers with the knowledge of terms and keeping records.
Fasanya noted that the WISE-P would promote and advocate for self-sufficiency and food security in Nigeria and expose women to agriculture insurance.
He said that the WISE-P would help to acquaint women farmers on proper storage facilities and preservation of farm products in order to reduce post-harvest wastage to the barest minimum.
The DG implored women farmers to be acquainted with the regulatory procedures and product certification in order to bring forth standard quality product that can complete in both regional and international markets
While encouraging productivity and entrepreneurs in women, he assured that SMEDAN would continue to encourage all upcoming entrepreneurs in Nigeria.
