Corp Member Champions Climate-Smart Farming in Wassa, Empowers 50 Women and Youth for Food Security
In a bold effort to tackle food insecurity and promote eco-friendly agriculture, Favour John, a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in the Federal Capital Territory, has trained 50 women and youth from Wassa Community and the Wassa IDP Camp on sustainable and organic farming practices. The three-day community impact project, themed “Green Futures: Sustainable Agriculture for Improved Livelihood and Climate Action,” was implemented in partnership with the Heinrich Böll Stiftung (HBS) Abuja, Be The Help Foundation (BHF Agroforestry Farms), and the Alliance for Action on Pesticides in Nigeria (AAPN). Held from October 24–26, 2025, at the Wassa Community Palace Compound, the project empowered participants with practical skills in organic farming, pesticide-free crop production, and climate-smart agricultural methods, while also addressing behavioral change towards safer, healthier, and more sustainable food systems. Day 1: Raising Awarenes...