In the bid to increase agricultural production, and further enhance food sufficiency in Anambra state, the Deputy Chief of Staff to Governor Charles Soludo, Sir. Chinedu Nwoye (Glamour), alongside Managing Director Of ASWAMA, Engr. Mike Ozoemena and APGA Chieftain, Hon. Obi Ochije Modilim Ozo, has flagged -off free distribution of farm Inputs to farmers in Idemili south secretariat, Ojoto.
Speaking during the flagg off, Sir. Chinedu Nwoye said the focus of Governor Soludo’s administration centres on agricultural revolution, adding that “in the hierarchy of man’s need, food is ranked first and it explained why Governor Soludo had been sharing all the seeds to the people in the state.”
He lauded the convener of the Women Initiative for Greater Anambra, Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi(Iyom Ife-Abata) for following the footsteps of Governor Soludo.
In her welcome address, Acting Head of Department of Agriculture, Idemili South, Mrs Adaora Ejike appreciated Hon. Amaka Obi for deeming it necessary to organise such an event which is one of its kind in all the local governments, stating that women in agriculture helps in the reduction of poverty in the society.
Earlier on, Hon. Amaka Obi commended Governor Charles Soludo for distributing agricultural inputs in the state, saying that he has boosted the sector and assisted farmers in many ways.
She said that Governor Soludo has improved farmers productivity in the state by providing them with essential inputs like high quality seeds and many others, urging them to continue supporting Anambra State Government.
In their separate remarks, Engr. Mike Ozoemena, Hon. Obi Ochije Modilim Ozo Awka, Mr. Kelvin Anazodo, Chief Mrs Uju Anaekwe, Hon. Ijeoma Egbuna, and Mrs. Chinwe Mgbajiaka lauded Hon. Mrs Amaka Obi for giving farmers in Idemili south such wonderful opportunities.
Engr. Mike Ozoemena added that Hon. Obi is a naked wire and Idemili south local government is one of the neatest in the state because of her.
Highlight of the event was sharing of different seeds to the farmers in the council area.
