(ALMUNTAQIM Empowerment)
By Biola Lawal
Abuja (FLOWERBUDNEWS): As plans for the establishment of an initial 200 hectares ultra-modern livestock farming hub in the country intensifies, members of the ALMUNTAQIM Empowerment has been assured of tremendous economic benefits that awaited them once the project took off.
Flowerbudnews reports that ALMUNTAQIM, a highly respected national economic empowerment organisation, is a major partner and stakeholder in the proposed livestock hub conceived by El-Trusty, and for which 200 hectares of land had been acquired with full support of the Niger State Government.
As Nigerians, and especially, members of ALMUNTAQIM Empowerment were showing interest in becoming part of the expected success story of the propsed unique livestock investment project, the Director General of ALMUNTAQIM, Mallam Abdulakeem Ibrahim, has elaborated the potential economic empowerment benefits expected from the project.
Mallam Abdulakeem Ibrahim, is a seasoned expert in economic empowerment, development projects and programmes.
Addressing ALMUNTAQIM EMPOWERMENT Members nationwide, Mal. Ibrahim said that the proposed livestock farming hub would provide direct Employment Opportunities for ALMUNTAQIM members, especially those from Niger State who would have priority access and consideration.
Mal Ibrahim assured that the project would also benefit ALMUNTAQIM members and Nigerians in general, through Capacity Building by exposing Members to training and capacity-building programmes that would enhance their skills in livestock management.
For ALMUNTAQIM Members in other states, there would eventually be Reciprocation Opportunities through which the success of the livestock farming hub project in Niger State would become model for replication in other states, creating opportunities for members across the country.
He said that ALMUNTAQIM members would also benefit from Retailership and Distribution as they would be allowed to sell products or services related to the project.
Mal. Ibrahim said that ALMUNTAQIM members would also be availed Training and Capacity Building through which Youths across all states could benefit through programmes which would enhance their skills and knowledge in livestock management.
Other Key Benefits of the proposed project were;
– *Economic Empowerment*: under which members would benefit through employment, entrepreneurship, and business opportunities.
Others are; Skill Development* through which ALMUNTAQIM Members could acquire new skills and knowledge in livestock management which would enhance their employability and entrepreneurial capabilities.
The members would also benefit from- *Networking Opportunities under which the project could provide opportunities for members to network with other stakeholders, including industry experts, policymakers, and potential investors.
”By participating in the livestock project, ALMUNTAQIM EMPOWERMENT members could benefit from economic empowerment, skill development, and networking opportunities,” Mal. Ibrahim concluded (FLOWERBUDNEWS)