Capacious Farms, Adron Homes Host JSS Arts & Essay Contest for World Food Day, Honouring Top Schools

To mark World Food Day, Capacious Farms & Foods Ltd held the 2024 Junior Secondary School (JSS) Arts & Essay Contest Award Ceremony yesterday, sponsored by Adron Homes & Properties.

The event, which took place at the Adron Training School in Simawa, aimed to engage young minds in agriculture, creative arts, and essay writing, raising awareness about food security and sustainability.

The competition attracted entries from 40 schools nationwide, all focused on the future of agriculture and its role in addressing food insecurity. After a thorough judging process, five schools were recognized as winners, with students from these institutions receiving cash prizes sponsored by Adron Homes & Properties, one of Nigeria’s leading real estate companies.

Chi Tola Roberts, Chief Operating Officer of Capacious Farms & Foods, highlighted the event’s importance in her address. “Commemorating World Food Day through this contest highlights the critical role agriculture plays in our society. Our goal is to spark an early interest in agriculture and equip students with the knowledge and motivation to pursue careers in the sector,” she stated. Roberts also announced plans to make the contest an annual event, promising broader outreach and more opportunities for students in the future.

Aare Adetola Emmanuelking, Chairman of Adron Group, spoke passionately about Nigeria’s agricultural heritage. “Our nation was built on agriculture. Cocoa House, one of Nigeria’s landmarks, was funded through proceeds from cocoa farming. By supporting initiatives like this, we aim to inspire the next generation to see agriculture not only as our past but as our future,” he said.

Emmanuelking reaffirmed Adron’s commitment to fostering youth engagement in agriculture through sponsorships like those awarded at this event.

Prof. Adesegun, Chairman of the Babcock University Schools Management Board, delivered a keynote address on the global food crisis and the need for youth involvement. “We are facing a global challenge in food security, and the youth must be at the forefront of finding solutions. This competition is a step in the right direction, as it encourages students to think critically about the future of food and agriculture,” he remarked.

The event served as a platform for young students to showcase their artistic and literary talents, exploring themes aligned with World Food Day’s mission to end hunger and ensure food security for all. The five winning schools were celebrated for their exceptional creative and analytical contributions, receiving cash prizes as recognition.

Capacious Farms & Foods Ltd and Adron Homes & Properties are committed to making this competition an annual fixture, fostering a stronger connection between Nigeria’s youth and the agricultural sector.