Youth Empowerment Scheme
A program implemented in 2017 focused on empowering young farmers by providing tubewells, washbores, and water pumps across Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa States.
Project Overview
The Youth Empowerment Scheme, launched in 2017, targets young farmers in the Chad Basin region to boost agricultural productivity and livelihoods. By constructing tubewells and washbores and distributing water pumps, the scheme has enabled irrigation on 248 hectares. It has empowered 248 youths across multiple communities.
Problem Statement
Youth unemployment and lack of access to irrigation resources have limited agricultural opportunities in rural areas. Seasonal water scarcity further restricts farming potential.
Approach Summary
The scheme provides tubewells (1,243 units) and washbores (779 units), along with gasoline (2,890) and solar-powered (188) pumps, to irrigate small plots. Training programs enhance beneficiaries' farming skills.
Scope Details
Covers 248 hectares across communities like Damasak (33ha), Geidam (33ha), and Michika (33ha), benefiting 248 youths. Focuses on Fadama plains for small-scale farming.
Strategic Alignment
Aligns with CBDA's goal of job creation and agricultural development through water resource management.
Key Challenges
Insurgency in some areas and delayed funding have slowed implementation in certain locations.
Project Impact
Project Impact
The Youth Empowerment Scheme has achieved notable results:
- Development of 248 hectares of irrigated land
- Installation of 1,243 tubewells and 779 washbores
- Distribution of 2,890 gasoline and 188 solar-powered pumps
- Employment creation for 248 youths
- Training for 60 youths in agricultural techniques
- Increased agricultural output in Fadama plains
The scheme has successfully created jobs for young farmers and increased agricultural productivity in rural areas.
Project Gallery
Distribution Of Portable Irrigation Pumps And Delivery Hose To Farmers At Dumsa For Youth Empowerment Under Gashua Irrigation Project
Distribution Of Potable Irrigation Pump And Delivery Hose At Gora Irrigation Scheme For Youth Empowerment
Testing Of Portable Irrigation Pumps At Dumsa, Gashua Irrigation Schemes
Testing Of Portable Irrigation Pumps At Dumsa, Gashua Irrigation Schemes
Inspection Of Farm Land At Bargu For Youth Empowerment Scheme Initiated By Cbda Under Gora Irrigation Scheme.
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