Speaking at the Shield Africa Summit 2024 in Abuja on Friday, November 15, CEO Mrs Osenaga Orokpo raised alarms about the sector’s declining workforce.
“The average farmer is 60 years old, while the average African is 19. If we don’t act now, we are heading towards disaster,” she warned.
To reverse this trend, Shield Africa announced the Shield Africa Farmers Academy, scheduled to launch in 2025. The academy aims to train 15,000 young farmers across Africa by 2027, equipping them with skills in sustainable farming, digital tools, and financial management.
