Olam proposes training and deploying more corps members to farms, supporting youth entrepreneurship and strengthening Nigeria’s aquaculture sector.
Olam Nigerian Limited is seeking a partnership with National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) to boost aquaculture development and promote youth empowerment in the country.
NYSC’s Director of Information and Public Relations, Caroline Embu, on Tuesday stated that Olam’s General Manager, Mrs. Morenike Alayerogun, made the request when she led a delegation of the company on a courtesy visit to the NYSC National Directorate Headquarters in Maitama, Abuja.
Alayerogun disclosed that about 200 corps members were currently serving with the organisation in various fields, adding that Olam is committed to supporting the federal government’s efforts in nation-building, youth development, and corps members’ mentorship.
According to the statement, Alayerogun requested the deployment of more corps members to strengthen Olam’s farm operations, particularly in KwaraState.
“We will accommodate and feed them, and after one year, we will attach them to our farmers all over the nation,” the statement quoted Alayerogun to have said.
The Olam general manager further proposed a partnership with NYSC to train more corps members who could subsequently be supported by Bank of Industry (BoI) to establish their own businesses.