Employment: Entrepreneur tasks youths on hydroponic farming
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Entrepreneur Daniel Okpata is championing hydroponic farming as a transformative solution for reducing unemployment and empowering young people. As the Founder of Farmstead Hydroponic Farm, he believes this innovative, soilless farming method can address key agricultural challenges like soil erosion and degradation.
Looking ahead, Okpata plans to introduce precision farming techniques by 2026, paving the way for job opportunities in specialized roles such as monitoring plant health and optimizing nutrient levels. His farm’s growth—from 30 to nearly 400 substrates—has already boosted employment, benefiting local artisans, sales personnel, and families across multiple communities.
Beyond agriculture, Okpata urges young people to embrace emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), as tools for innovation and problem-solving. As the Founder of Citiflo Solutions, an app-based logistics platform, he advocates for strategic efforts from entrepreneurs and stakeholders to close Nigeria’s unemployment gap.
