Nigerian Lady Showcases the Large Hectares of Land She Grew Cassava on, Impresses Many People
- A Nigerian woman has stunned the internet with her farming activities
- Maria Egwakhide shared the huge farmlands she had planted cassava on as she joined a planting challenge
- Social media users were very much impressed and gave her kudos
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A lady has left many inspired as she took on her occupation with pride. The Nigerian woman who is proudly a farmer is fond of showcasing her farming exploits.
In a recent Twitter post, Maria Egwakhide shared the large expanse of land she cultivated cassava on.
Source: Twitter
According to her, she was able to achieve it despite the enormousity of the land during the holidays.
Her tweet read:
"Spent this holiday planting several hectares of cassava as part of the female cassava outgrower scheme.
"Thank you @IITAGoSeed for giving me this opportunity. #womenempowerment #WomenInAg #agribusiness #WomenInSTEM"
Tweeps commended her efforts with many others calling for increased participation of ladies in farming activities.
@otatade_e wrote:
"Thank God you can farm. Many who wish to can no longer do so because of banditry."
@FaceCVapFarmer remarked:
"We need more of this @IITA_CGIAR @IITAYOUTHAGRIP"
@IbikunleAkinyem said:
"Thanks for collaborating with us @iitagoseedltd nice."
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a beautiful lady had shown off the huge cassava she had harvested from her farm.
The Nigerian lady named Ideba Edu Ele, an indigene of Cross Rivers state, who farms for a living posted photos of the huge cassava harvest with the caption:
"Harvesting team still in the bush.
"Peeling committee on duty.
"Wrapper ambassador."
In the pictures she shared, other family members assisted in the peeling of the cassava. A tweep suggested that she considers becoming an exporter of the finished product of the cassava, others hailed her hard work as a female farmer.
Source: Legit