Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Karl Samuda, is urging young people residing in rural areas to remain at home and contribute to the economic development of their communities.
“I implore you to see the positives in every aspect of your community development and try to remain at home to build your community. It is only by rural development that will we see the degree of growth and economic achievement that we all hope for,” he said.
Speaking at the World Food Day national ceremony and exhibition at the Knockalva Agricultural School in Hanover on Thursday , October 12, Mr. Samuda said a large number of rural communities are at a stark disadvantage, as many of the young people migrate after completing school.
“As I look out here, I say to myself, how many of you youngsters who are receiving this tremendous training are going to remain in your communities,” he said.
