Agwatashi Youth Forum of Obi local government, Nasarawa State has applauded President Bola Tinubu for finding their community suitable to cite the federal/state government food security project.

This was contained in a press statement signed by the chairman of the Agwatashi Youth Forum, Samuel Iyima, and made available to Guardian in Lafia.

The Youth leader said that the citing of the over 10,000 hectares of land in Agwatashi for farming which will engage the youths of the community from taking part in youths restiveness is a welcome development.

The youths in the community also pledged to give their support and defend the project against saboteurs and insecurity, while calling on the president to replicate such projects across communities for youth engagement in agriculture to boost food security in the country.

“The People of Agwatashi (Olosoho), Community want to thank the Nasarawa State and Federal Governments under the able leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for finding Agwatashi community worthy of citing the Food Security Project.

“As a Community, we equally wish to throw our weight behind the unanimous decision of our traditional ruler, his royal highness, Dr Umar Abubakar Apeshi, Osoho of Olosoho and our stakeholders for embracing this lofty project.

“We wish to assure both the Nasarawa State and Federal Governments of our unalloyed support in carrying out this particular project. If they need more of such lands, we have more than enough to offer

The youth leader noted that Agwatashi community in Obi local government is not in dispute with its settlers over its land, noting that the land in question is their ancestral heritage from time immemorial well over 500 years ago.

The group assured the federal government that they would defend the project and ensure it succeeds knowing the economic importance to both the governments and the people in the community.

“This land is our lifeblood, our heritage and our Identity.
Agwatashi land is our home, our livelihood and our legacy, bequeathed to us by our forefathers. We will ensure the project and policy of the federal government on food security succeed in our land against all odds”, the youth group stated.