By ENITAN ABEL JOHNGOLD
Hope is rising for women and youth in Delta State as Senator Ned Nwoko throws his weight behind a bold agricultural initiative set to expand rice farming, boost food production, and open new opportunities across communities.
Senator Ned Nwoko, representing Delta North Senatorial District, has pledged his full support for the Positive Impact for Women and Youth Development Initiative (PIWYODI), describing the group’s agricultural empowerment vision as a model for job creation and food security.
The lawmaker made the commitment when executives of the organization, led by its National President, Mrs. Martha Onadeko, paid him a courtesy visit at his country home in Idumuje-Ugboko.
Commending the group’s initiative, Senator Nwoko lauded their focus on farming as a sustainable means of creating opportunities for women and young people. He noted that PIWYODI’s approach of seeking partnership and support rather than soliciting handouts was both strategic and commendable.
“This is the kind of effort we must encourage,” Nwoko said. “Your work not only promotes self-reliance but also strengthens our agricultural base. I will ensure this initiative reaches every local government and community in Delta North.”
Mrs. Onadeko, in her remarks, applauded Senator Nwoko’s developmental strides and reaffirmed the group’s commitment to agricultural expansion, particularly rice farming. She revealed that PIWYODI currently operates farms in Ogume, Ndokwa West Local Government Area, and Okpe Local Government Area of Delta State, with plans to extend operations across all LGAs.
“Our vision is to drive large-scale rice production that will stimulate economic growth and empower women and youth across the state and Nigeria,” she said.
Also present at the visit were the group’s Delta State Coordinator, Hon. Mary Samuel, and other national executives.
