{"id":23048,"date":"2024-08-06T15:56:26","date_gmt":"2024-08-06T15:56:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/?p=23048"},"modified":"2024-08-06T15:56:30","modified_gmt":"2024-08-06T15:56:30","slug":"university-of-ilorin-graduates-win-n1-5-million-each-in-batnf-agripreneur-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/presspay.ng\/news\/university-of-ilorin-graduates-win-n1-5-million-each-in-batnf-agripreneur-program\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Ilorin Graduates Win N1.5 Million Each in BATNF Agripreneur Program"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-drop-cap\">Four graduates from the University of Ilorin in Kwara State have each received N1,500,000 in the 2024 British American Tobacco Nigeria Foundation (BATNF) Agripreneur Programme. The recipients, Mustapha Ibrahim, Olajire Adekunle Sherif, Oluwadare Ogunmoye, and Anuoluwapo Akinboye, were awarded for their innovative agricultural project proposals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Award-Winning Proposals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Mustapha Ibrahim- Tomato Awakening Project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Olajire Adekunle Sherif \u2013 Catfish Production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Oluwadare Ogunmoye \u2013 Maize Production<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anuoluwapo Akinboye \u2013 Tomato Paste Scaling Production<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Oludare Odusanya, General Manager of BATNF, highlighted the initiative\u2019s aim to equip graduates with entrepreneurial skills in agriculture. \u201cThe Graduate Agripreneur Programme is a testament to our dedication to nurturing young talents and promoting innovation in agriculture. We believe in the potential of these graduates to transform the agricultural landscape and drive economic prosperity,\u201d Odusanya stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Selection Criteria and Support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The winners were chosen based on the innovation of their proposals, commitment to sustainable practices, and scalability potential. They will receive mentorship and support from industry experts to ensure the successful implementation and growth of their ventures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>University\u2019s Mission Alignment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professor Olubunmi Omotesho, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the University of Ilorin, praised the graduates\u2019 achievements, stating, \u201cWe are delighted by the achievements of our graduates in the BATN Foundation Graduate Agripreneur Programme. This initiative aligns with our university\u2019s mission to produce graduates who are not only academically sound but also equipped with practical skills to drive economic growth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Impact on Food Security<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Recipient Anuoluwapo Akinboye expressed gratitude for the award, noting its importance for food security in Nigeria. \u201cI am honoured to be selected as a winner of the BATN Foundation Graduate Agripreneur Program. This award will enable me to scale up my tomato cultivation project and contribute to food security in Nigeria,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The BATNF Agripreneur Program aims to foster innovation and entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector, equipping young graduates with the resources and support needed to drive economic growth and sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Source: msmeafricaonline<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Four graduates from the University of Ilorin in Kwara State have each received N1,500,000 in the 2024 British American Tobacco<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4802,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"colormag_page_container_layout":"default_layout","colormag_page_sidebar_layout":"default_layout","footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-23048","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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