A multi-million-naira agro-based company, TYMDUAR Global Limited, recently hosted a Sensitization and Mega Empowerment Program for farmers and emerging agripreneurs at Holy Rosary Nursery/Primary School, Edor, Ikom Local Government Area, from 5th to 8th November 2025. The event also marked the official launch of TYMDuA Foundation, the company’s humanitarian and development arm.
According to Mr. Felix Ekol, Managing Director/CEO, the event officially commenced on 5th November at Obudu Ranch Resort, where the foundation was formally introduced to stakeholders and community members.
The four-day program featured sensitization sessions and expert insights on topics such as Soil Management: Eco-friendly Practices for Healthy Farms and Market Linkages: Off-takers and Export Readiness.
The event also fearured a novelty football match between Flying Angels FC (Edor, Ikom) and AC Milan FC (Abakpa, Ogoja), ended 3-0 in favor of Flying Angels FC. The unveiling of a book authored by the CEO, “The Rich Farmer vs. The Poor Farmer”, offered insights into sustainable agriculture and farmer empowerment.
Speaking during the launch, Hon. Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, Vice Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Council, commended TYMDUAR Global Ltd for its development initiatives, expressing appreciation and pledging support to the organization in all future endeavors. The newly launched TYMDuA Foundation focuses on Agribusiness, Education, Health, Economic Empowerment, Livelihood Support, Clean Water & Sanitation, and Climate Change initiatives, aiming to improve livelihoods, enhance community resilience, and foster sustainable development.
TYMDUA Foundation, essential agricultural and empowerment items were distributed to farmers and community members, which includes:
1. Two motorbikes
2. ₦150,000 for football farmers
3. ₦192,000 for publicity farmers
4. 50 big cutlasses
5. 20 filling blades
6. 30 assorted rice and cocoa harvesters
7. 70 assorted plastic oil containers
8. 30 assorted plastic cups
9. 10 rakes/brooms
10. Two bags of ropes (100 pieces)
11. Five dozen hand gloves
12. 200 assorted cocoa bags
13. 1,000 hybrid cocoa pods for nurseries (100 given immediately, rest for next farm season)
14. 20,000 plantain/banana suckers to be distributed in the next farming season
15. 250 bunches of plantains
The event was graced by notable personalities, including:
– Ntol Atol Boniface A. Ndome, Clan Head of Abanyom Kingdom & Vice Chairman, Bakor Traditional Council
– Chief Arop Emmanuel (Nkarasi 1)
– Chief Felix Ekol (Nkim)
– Ntol Joseph Osim (Etikpe)
– Ntol Nkom Cletus (Edor)
– Hon. Emmanuel Idi Yakubu, Vice Chairman, Ogoja LGA
– The Elites Club of Abakpa
– Mr. Moses Ogri (Oleyi Fashion)
– Amongst other
The program combined capacity-building, community engagement, and empowerment, reflecting TYMDUAR Global Ltd’s commitment to transforming agriculture, supporting farmers, and fostering socio-economic development in Cross River State and beyond.
Highlights of the event was presentation of empowerment items, and group photograph
