The Chairman of Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Hon. Prince Chima Ekumankama, has warned against the diversion of farm inputs distributed to local farmers in the council area.
This warning was issued during the flag-off ceremony of the distribution of fertilizers, rice seedlings, pesticides, and other essential farming inputs by the Ebonyi State Government.
The distribution is part of Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru's initiative to enhance agricultural productivity in the State.
The Chairman, who stressed that the inputs are meant for verified farmers, said it included community stakeholders and traditional leaders directly involved in farming activities.
He expressed his administration’s renewed push to boost food security and agricultural productivity in line with governor Nwifuru's revolutionary Agricultural policy in the State.
Chima, applauded Governor Francis Nwifuru for prioritising agriculture as well as his commitments to strict monitoring and ensuring that farm inputs are used effectively by the appropriate beneficiaries.
He equally pointed to the fact that Edda LGA is one of the leading agricultural hubs in Ebonyi State, while announcing the formation of the local task force aimed to monitor the distribution and prevent the misuse or resale of the inputs.
"Let me commend our Governor Chief Francis Nwifuru, a farmer-friendly governor, for empowering local farmers with fertilizer, rice, and agrochemicals".
"I assure our people that these items will not be diverted. We're putting measures in place to ensure proper use," ensuring the agricultural inputs boost farmers' morale and lead to a bumper harvest".
"Strict monitoring will ensure the inputs reach real farmers, enabling them to use the resources effectively. This will help achieve food sufficiency in the state".
Our Correspondent reports that the distribution was flagged off by the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Princess Nkechinyere Iyioku, on behalf of the State governor.
In her remarks during the flag off ceremony, Princess Iyioku emphasized the importance of using the inputs effectively to maximize yields
The Commissioner who called for the establishment of Local government areas and Development Center farms, said government will unveil a reward scheme to honour high-performing councils and development centres at the upcoming state agricultural show during harvest season.
“We are not only encouraging farming—we are institutionalising agricultural excellence. This administration will continue to back initiatives that ensure food security and long-term economic growth,” she said.
The event featured public lectures on how to use farm inputs to yield bountiful harvest across the LGA.
Various speakers who spoke during the flag off praised Governor Nwifuru's initiative for focusing on grassroots development.
Stakeholders, traditional rulers, farmers, government officials, and socio-political groups including members of Edda Elders Council and Mezie Edda Grassroots Movement attended the ceremony.
In her remarks during the flag off ceremony, Princess Iyioku emphasized the importance of using the inputs effectively to maximize yields
The Commissioner who called for the establishment of Local government areas and Development Center farms, said government will unveil a reward scheme to honour high-performing councils and development centres at the upcoming state agricultural show during harvest season.
“We are not only encouraging farming—we are institutionalising agricultural excellence. This administration will continue to back initiatives that ensure food security and long-term economic growth,” she said.
The event featured public lectures on how to use farm inputs to yield bountiful harvest across the LGA.
Various speakers who spoke during the flag off praised Governor Nwifuru's initiative for focusing on grassroots development.
Stakeholders, traditional rulers, farmers, government officials, and socio-political groups including members of Edda Elders Council and Mezie Edda Grassroots Movement attended the ceremony.
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