Sana'a: The Minister of Education and Scientific Research Hassan Al-Saadi, Acting Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources Ammar Al-Karim, and Secretary-General of the Capital Secretariat Local Council Amin Jumaan launched on Saturday agricultural awareness activities in public schools across the capital. The launch took place at Al-Kuwait School in Al-Wahdah District and Abdulilah Ghabesh School in Azal District, as part of the cultural and skills program implemented by the capital's education sector in cooperation with the Agriculture Sector, in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources.
According to Yemen News Agency, Al-Saadi emphasized the importance of linking education with agricultural and productive activities to build a generation equipped with knowledge, awareness, and practical skills, while promoting agriculture and self-sufficiency. He stated that the program aims to teach students about the importance of agriculture, its role in achieving food security, and self-sufficiency, urging students to actively participate in the activities and embrace a sense of initiative and responsibility.
Al-Karim highlighted the significance of school-based agricultural activities in building an aware generation capable of strengthening resilience and moving toward agricultural production and self-sufficiency. He pointed out that schools are the first foundation for instilling an agricultural, development-oriented culture among students, and promoting tree-planting and farming initiatives.
Jumaan encouraged educators and schools across Capital Secretariat to actively engage in the agricultural and development activities and contribute to the national project under the slogan: 'Let us grow our country and eat what we grow.'
