Director of Administration and Finance at the Delta State Oil Producing Areas Development Commission (DESOPADEC), Chief Oghenekome Okpobor, has endorsed the Positive Impact for Women and Youth Development Initiative (PIWYODI) for its drive to boost rice farming in Delta State.
Receiving the NGO’s delegation in Warri, Okpobor described the effort as timely, saying it could create jobs, enhance food security, and promote sustainable development.
He also urged the group to collaborate with political and community leaders to expand its impact.
PWYODI, established three years ago, focuses on empowering women and youth through agriculture, education, climate advocacy, and health.
National Coordinator, Mrs. Martha Onadeko, said rice cultivation holds vast opportunities for Delta and Nigeria, while State Coordinator, Hon. Marry Samuel, revealed that over 20 hectares of rice are already due for harvest.
She highlighted the need for more processing equipment and logistics support, and thanked Chief Okpobor for backing the initiative.
Positive Impact for Women and Youth Development Initiative (PWYODI) is a non-governmental organization established in 2022 to empower women and youth through sustainable development initiatives. The organization’s work spans agriculture, education, climate change advocacy, and health awareness, with rice cultivation as its flagship project in Delta State. PIWYODI is committed to building inclusive growth, food security, and lasting empowerment across communities.