The Senator representing Plateau North Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Sen. Istifanus Gyang has empowered his constituents with post-harvest training for youths and women through the Federal College of Horticulture, Dadin Kowa, Gombe state and Agricultural Value Chain Training by the National Woman Centre, Abuja.
The twin training session took place at the Elim Suits Rayfield, Jos, the Plateau State Capital on Thursday.
Speaking at the event, Senator Gyang reaffirmed his commitment to delivering quality representation to his constituents till the very end of his stay in office. He urged the beneficiaries to profitably deploy the financial empowerment and knowledge acquired.
The senator’s Special Assistant on Media, Precious Nyako, said this is the second batch of beneficiaries to partake in the training which aim is to teach the participants on how to retain colour, texture flavour, and nutrient value of crops as well as marketing skills for agro-produce.
“A total number of 900 constituents have so far benefited from agro related trainings by the Senator” said the Special Assistant on Media.
Two (2) months ago, Artisanal Miners in Plateau North underwent training and Capacity Building by the National Institute of Mining and Geosciences, facilitated by Senator Gyang.
Next list of other empowerment programs by the Senator will include, Solar Energy training for about 400 constituents with start-up funds and tools , training and skills acquisition in leather works for 30 youths, Water Pumps for irrigation farming, fertilizers and other farm inputs and Funds to support over 500 widows in petty trading.
Also speaking at the event, the PDP Chairman of Plateau North, Hon. Davou Mang said Senator Gyang has distinguished himself creditably and delivered on the Plateau North mandate very effectively and successfully. He also urged the participants to put to good use the gains of the training and the financial empowerment.
Mrs. Fatima Sura and Mr. Ceaser Payi who spoke on behalf of the beneficiaries, both eulogized the Senator for giving them the opportunity to partake in the training, which they described as eye-opening and greatly inspiring. They also commended the resource persons for delivering quality knowledge on the subject matter.