Historical evidence has pointed out facts that Africa is not created poor. These evidences are evident in the agrarian fertile land all over Africa. There is no part of Africa that cannot stand to say it is rich in one aspect of agricultural product or the other. Let me then ask “why are we so poor?”
Our condition today is pitiable due to several factors. We are not going to talk about those factors (I am not saying that these factors are not important, there are very important) but our focus should be how to drag ourselves out of this poverty and move on to a greater future.
Agriculture covers very wide scope. It is not limited to the tillage and cultivation of land. It goes beyond that. Aside the physical cropping, other aspects such as administration, preservation, marketing and distribution and others provide opportunities for African youths.
Sad enough, so many youths who are able and capable are today seen roaming the streets in the tag of looking for “white-collar-jobs”. These youths want to dress in suits and sit in arm chairs in offices to sign papers. I am not saying that it is wrong to have such opportunities, but where these opportunities are not forthcoming, should we not change the narratives?
Our fertile land has been deserted because of the exodus of our youths to cities in the name of seeking lucrative opportunities. The ripple effect of this is the creation of poverty in Africa. The streets of our cities are over stressed by these job seekers who ironically left lucrative jobs behind in our respective villages.
Poverty Must Die Africa (PMDAfrica) is positive that all Africans are blessed with green hands. We must put these green hands to good use by going back to our fertile lands. Every one of us must go back to gardening (that small space behind your house should not be neglected). Our youths must get off the streets in the name of job hunting and go back to the farms.
