Edo To Establish Statewide Farm Initiative
By Osehobo Ofure, Benin City
Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has announced plans to boost agricultural output and strengthen food security, and position Edo as a major contributor to Nigeria’s food production.
He also said his government will establish farms across the three Senatorial Districts of Edo State as part of a farming initiative.
“We will have farms across the three Senatorial Districts of the state. This is the season to farm, and we are embarking on a farm initiative in Edo State,” he declared.
Speaking with farmers in Iguoriakhi, Ovia Southwest Local Government Area, Governor Okpebholo pledged essential support, including fertilizers, farm machinery for mechanized farming, and loans to help farmers expand their operations.
“I want to thank the farmers because they have been farming before, but this time, we will farm together. We want to produce food that will not only feed Edo State but also feed Nigeria,” the governor stated.
He emphasized the need for a renewed focus on agriculture, calling on citizens to embrace farming as a viable business for food security and economic growth.
“It’s time for all of us to go back to the farm. Farming has become a very serious business, and together, we will produce the food and feed our people,” he added.
Governor Okpebholo assured farmers that his administration would provide the necessary resources to enhance agricultural productivity across the state.
