Edda West, DC Coordinator, hosts Stakeholders' meeting.

Edda West, DC Coordinator, hosts  Stakeholders' meeting.

... flags off distribution of agricultural farm inputs to farmers.

By Dave Uka 

The Coordinator of Edda West Development Centre, Hon. Jecklin Onwubiku Ukpai, has flagged off the distribution of agricultural farm inputs to farmers in Edda West Development Centre. 

This initiative is in line with Governor Francis Nwifuru's deliberate policy to increase agricultural production and enhance food sufficiency in the state.

The Coordinator, who flagged off the distribution at the DC Secretariat, Igbara in Edda, during a stakeholders' meeting, briefed stakeholders on the various strides, policies, and programs of Governor Francis Nwifuru's administration over the past two years and those of the centre under his leadership. He emphasised that one of the focuses of Nwifuru's administration is on agricultural revolution.

He said the People's Charter of Needs administration of Governor Francis Nwifuru has consistently prioritised agriculture, not just as a sector but as a tool to empower the people, strengthen rural livelihoods, and create sustainable jobs, urging the beneficiaries to make judicious use of the farm inputs.

Hon. Jecklin Onwubiku highlighted the various developmental strides of Governor Francis Nwifuru's two-year administration, including: - Construction of concrete-paved roads across various communities - Rehabilitation of the Ezillo and Oferekpe water schemes - Recruitment of workers into the state civil service - Award of scholarships to Ebonyi indigenes to study abroad and at home - Construction of befitting palaces for traditional rulers in the state and Construction of 2 km roads in each autonomous community. - Building of an industrial cluster in Izziamgbo - Rehabilitation of Ebonyi Airport and ongoing construction of two new universities. 

He commended Governor Nwifuru for keeping his campaign promises and delivering dividends of democracy in record time through his People's Charter of Needs mantra, saying that his second tenure in 2027 is not negotiable.

The Coordinator said that his administration has been following in the footsteps of the Governor by taking the strides down to the grassroots. He said that, apart from renovating the DC Secretariat, providing scholarships to needy students, supporting the needy, and appointing 21 Special Assistants, his administration has also commenced the re -construction of the Anglican  Church/Kelechi road in Itim, which includes three culverts and drainage systems.

Several speakers during the town hall meeting, including traditional rulers, political and religious leaders, youths and women groups, commended Governor Francis Nwifuru for his commitment to the development of all parts of the state, applauding the coordinator for following in the footsteps of Governor Nwifuru. 

They appreciated Hon. Onwubiko for deeming it necessary to organise such an event, which is one of its kind in all the Development Centres in Edda LGA.

They said the coordinator has improved farmers' productivity in the area by providing them with essential inputs like improved cassava stems and others.

The stakeholders' meeting attracted many personalities, including past and present political office holders, traditional rulers, village heads, town union executives, youth leaders, women's groups, and APC party ward executives of Ebunwana and Ogbu Ward.