URBAN AGRICULTURE IN NIGERIA: IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES FOR JOB CREATION AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Authors

  • EJIOFOR, TOOCHUKWU E. (Ph.D) Department of Agricultural and Bio-resources Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
  • OBI, O. ANDREW Department of Animal Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
  • ALIMELE, C. RAYMOND Department of Animal Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

Keywords:

Keywords: Urban Agriculture, Opportunities, Unemployment, Nigeria

Abstract

Urban agriculture is a contemporary issue gaining importance and popularity especially in developing countries like Nigeria. In spite of its importance and vast opportunities, urban agriculture has been widely neglected in Nigeria, with many unemployed individuals searching for white collar jobs. The paper focused on urban agriculture as a sustainable tool for job creation and national development. Specifically, the paper emphasizes the socio-economic and development priorities of urban agriculture in Nigeria, highlighted opportunities in urban agriculture for job creation, identified constraints to urban agriculture in Nigeria and discussed strategies for improved commercialization of urban agriculture in Nigeria. Based on the identified opportunities of urban agriculture in Nigeria, recommendations were made towards the successful entry and advancement of the initiative by unemployed and employed individuals.

Author Biography

EJIOFOR, TOOCHUKWU E. (Ph.D), Department of Agricultural and Bio-resources Education, University of Nigeria, Nsukka

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Published

2023-09-25

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 1 (2016): JOURNAL OF ASSOCIATION OF VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL EDUCATORS OF NIGERIA (JAVTEN)

Section

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