77 beneficiaries of YAGEP get fish ponds

The Delta State Chief Jobs Creation Officer, CJCO, Prof. Eric Eboh has challenged the 77 beneficiaries of fish ponds given them by the Delta State Government through the Youths Agricultural Growth Enhancement  Programmes, YAGEP, to make judicious use of it, Our Delta North Correspondent reports.

Addressing the first sets of beneficiaries (YAGEPprenuers), at Ogbokodo Fish Cluster Farms in Okpe Local Government Area, Prof. Eboh said from the analysis of the office the beneficiaries will hit millions of Naira if they take their jobs seriously. 

He said the Ogbokodo Fish Clusters Farm contains 154 fish ponds, two each to be given to a beneficiary, explaining that the government will supply them two thousand fingerlens from Shongai Delta Farm with a stipends of N15, 000 monthly. 

"Count yourself lucky, this is the first cluster farm we are launching. Your role is to manage your ponds, the feeds will be provided for you. We will provide you with technical supports. The state government is giving N5, 000 for your accommodation, N10, 000 as stipends. You are also entitled to a N50, 000 loans through the office of Delta State Micro Finance Agency." Eboh averred. 

While urging them to form cooperatives within themselves, the Chief Jobs Creation Officer, Prof. Eric Eboh revealed that the first batch of beneficiaries are seventy seven in Ogbokodo Cluster Farm.

He further said that Pind Foundation sponsored by Chevron Nigeria is partnering with the jobs creation office to provide technical supports to the beneficiaries, noting that the beneficiaries had under gone a three month training before being empowered and promised that government will continue to support them throughout the first circle. 

Meanwhile, a female beneficiaries, Okiti Bridget expressed appreciation to the State government. She promised to utilise the golden opportunity that the government has provided to better her life. She however, pleaded with government to further support them on the areas of accommodation and security.

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