REPORTER: JOHN MADUAGWU
Abia State government says it is repositioning the agricultural sector to boost food production, rural incomes and greater opportunities for youths.
The State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. cliff Agbaeze, stated this in Umuahia at an event to mark the 2026 World Food Day.
The Commissioner said the state was using its agriculture dynamic database system to improve Planning and Support for farmers across the State.
”We are almost at the point of 19,000 that have been empowered. We are going to the next level, following up with them to make sure that every farmer that has been given input utilizes the impute and achieves the result for which these inputs are distributed.”
Dr Agbaeze noted that in a bid to sustain food security efforts were being intensified to promote Climate-resilient practices, better soil and water management and improved storage to reduce post-harvest losses.
In a keynote address, the Director, Epidemiology, Abia State Ministry of Agriculture, Dr. Onu Nwokedi, said the event Presented a good opportunity to renew commitment to end hunger, reduce malnutrition and strengthen Production systems that would sustain Present and future generations.
In his remarks, a farmer and traditional ruler of Oriendu Autonomons Community in Umuahia North Local Government Area, Eze Phillip Ajomiwe, lauded the resilience of Abia farmers in ensuring food production, and Commended Governor Alex Olti for his Strides in agriculture and other sectors of the State.
“I want to thank all the commodity leaders, you always make us proud.”
Our Correspondent reports that the event also featured in exhibition of the food items being Produced by many farming groups in the state.
