Food Security: Olori Atuwatse Promotes Sustainable Farming in Secondary Schools. 

Olori Atuwatse III, the wife of the Olu of Warri, is spearheading a campaign to introduce farming into the curriculum of secondary schools in Nigeria. Through the ‘Love Garden’ initiative, launched at Dom Domingos College in Delta State, she aims to inspire youths to embrace farming as a sustainable way to support themselves and their communities. The initiative, which has been running for two years, seeks to teach students practical agriculture, instill discipline, and develop entrepreneurial skills. Olori Atuwatse III calls on the Delta State Government and corporate organizations to support and expand the program, emphasizing its potential to boost food security and economic growth. 

Olori Atuwatse III, the wife of the Olu of Warri, is passionate about teaching Nigerian youths the importance of farming. She is pushing for school farming to be included in the curriculum of secondary schools across the country. This initiative aims to encourage young people to embrace farming as a way to support themselves. 

Launch of ‘Love Garden’ at Dom Domingos College 

Olori Atuwatse III launched a farming campaign called ‘Love Garden’ at Dom Domingos College in Warri South Local Government Area, Delta State. She emphasized that farming is crucial for boosting the economy of both the nation and individuals, no matter their level of education. 

Benefits of School Farms 

Olori Atuwatse III highlighted that school farms can help students support their families and communities. By selling leftover produce, students can earn money while ensuring they are well-fed. She also mentioned that farming teaches valuable life skills such as discipline, hard work, and patience, which are essential for future leaders. 

By teaching our youth the value of farming, we are planting seeds of self-sufficiency and future leadership. Together, we can cultivate a nation of empowered, resourceful individuals. – Olori Atuwatse III

Olori Atuwatse III launching school farm

Future Plans 

Olori Atuwatse III plans to expand the initiative by planting economic trees in the school gardens. These trees will generate revenue to help fund school needs and classroom maintenance. She also pledged the support of the Warri royal stool to address the challenges faced by schools. 

Call for Support 

Olori Atuwatse III urged the Delta State Government and corporate organizations to support the initiative by creating more school gardens across the state. She believes that widespread participation in this program will benefit everyone. 

To kick off the campaign, Olori Atuwatse III personally planted crops and trees at the Dom Domingos College farm. She hopes that this initiative will inspire many others to join in promoting sustainable farming and food security in Nigeria.