The Cross River State
Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Prof. Anthony Eneji, has assured Ivory Farms of his ministry’s readiness to partner it in the establishment of the first ever green house project in the State.
Eneji gave the assurance while addressing the management of Ivory Farms, led by the Director, Mr. Gerald Ekpenyong, when they paid a courtesy call in his office, recently.
Eneji promised that the Ministry would help in enlightening Cross Riverians on the need to buy and consume locally-grown agricultural and horticultural products as well as help in the training of its staff.
Earlier in an introductory remark, the Director, Agric Services, Mr. Anari E. Anari informed the Commissioner of the intention of Ivory farms to establish a Green House in a real Estate project integrated with a Theme Part in Calabar.
Mr. Anari noted that, the overall project encompasses a business model with commercial buildings, sporting complex, a theme park, schools, a picturesque building, three star Hotel, an abattoir, among others.
Also speaking, the Director of Ivory Farms, Mr. Gerald Ekpenyong, explained that, Ivory farms –Greenhouse project is a community –based greenhouse in the State. The Director maintained that, the project when fully operational, would provide educational and vocational opportunities for students, corporate groups and serve as a year round source of locally – grown agricultural and horticultural products for local and international consumption.
Ekpenyong solicited the support of the Ministry of Agriculture in the areas of technical support and training of staff.
The visit featured a power point presentation of the Greenhouse project.

Friday Nwagbara, Calabar