Taiz - SABA:
The Maqbana Association in Taiz Province on Saturday launched the second phase of the Economic Empowerment Project, distributing solar energy system loans to 18 farmers in the district, at a total cost of 25,365,000 Yemeni riyals, funded by the Youth and Adolescents Fund.
During the launch, Taiz Deputy Governor for Development Affairs, Abdul-Wasa’ Al-Shamsi, emphasized the importance of such projects in developing the agricultural sector in the district, improving the quality of agricultural products, and alleviating the suffering of citizens.
He explained that this step comes in the implementation of the directives of the revolutionary and political leadership, and within the framework of the local authority’s efforts to support farmers and boost the agricultural sector towards achieving self-sufficiency.
Meanwhile, the head of the agricultural sector in the governorate, Engineer Abdullah Al-Jundi, highlighted the role of the Economic Empowerment Project in strengthening the agricultural front and supporting various agricultural activities in the district.
For his part, the Director of Maqbana District, Abdulrahman Al-Shamiri, noted that this launch represents the second phase of distribution, targeting the provision of integrated solar energy systems to 18 farmers as interest-free soft loans.
Additionally, the Secretary-General of the Maqbana Cooperative Association affirmed that the launch is part of efforts to achieve self-sufficiency and support the cultivation of essential crops such as grains and legumes, thereby contributing to the reduction of the import bill.
