In a heartwarming initiative aimed at supporting the less privileged in Nigeria, the Lifechoice Foundation has recently provided cassava stems to a group of Muslim youths in Ibadan. This outreach was part of the Foundation’s effort to promote food production and youth involvement in agriculture,
regardless of religious affiliation.
Led by the Foundation’s coordinator, Professor Adeboye Omole, the team presented the cassava stems to the youths at a mosque in Aba-Ege, Owode, Apata, located within the Ibadan South-West Local Government Area of Oyo State.
Professor Omole highlighted the Foundation’s commitment to tackling food insecurity by encouraging young people to engage in agriculture. He emphasized that the initiative transcends religious boundaries, underscoring the importance of collaboration for the greater good of society. Omole stated, We aim to foster unity through agriculture, showing that irrespective of religion, we can work together to address pressing issues like food insecurity in Nigeria.
He also used the opportunity to encourage the youths to reject religious violence, stressing that no holy book promotes hatred or conflict among people of different faiths. He referenced the Bible, saying, The greatest law is to love God with all our hearts and to love one another.
The Imam of the mosque welcomed the Lifechoice Foundation team, who are predominantly Christians, with open arms. He praised the Foundation’s gesture, describing it as a powerful demonstration of interfaith harmony. The Imam urged both Christians and Muslims to continue to exemplify acts of kindness and love, as displayed by the Foundation, in their everyday interactions.
At the event, over 100 youths received agricultural inputs, including improved varieties of cassava stems, vegetable seeds, and food items. This initiative not only aims to boost agricultural productivity but also encourages the youths to see farming as a viable means of livelihood.
Through this program, Lifechoice Foundation is sending a strong message of unity, collaboration, and the power of agriculture to drive positive social change.