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Recession: Bizman Wants State Of Emergency In Agric
The Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of Vintage Farm and Products, Chief Mike Elechi, has called for a declaration of state of emergency in the agriculture sector in order to improve the economy of the nation.
He made the call in a chat with newsmen on Sunday, at his farm in Elele, Ikwerre Local Government Area.
Elechi said that the nation had, over the years, suffered due to over decency on crude oil without regard to other economic areas.
He said that agriculture was the best option to address the present economic hardship in the country.
According to him, both the human and material resources needed in the sector are in abundance in the nation adding that it only needed proper policies to put in motion.
He pointed out that the youth ought to be talked into agricultural production as also the way forward in improving the country’s economy.
He was of the view that, if Nigerian leaders could give the needed attention to the agricultural sector, its economy would as well, improve for the better.
The businessman, noted that local production of food stuff in the country was also key in encouraging agricultural growth.
Using the Ebonyi rice and others as a case study, he said efforts must be geared towards reviving local industries in Nigeria.
Earlier, the retired permanent secretary had called on the youth not to shy away from agriculture and artisan-training, saying that they are the hub of any economy.
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Kenyan Runners Dominate Berlin Marathons
Kenya made it a clean sweep at the Berlin Marathon with Sabastian Sawe winning the men’s race and Rosemary Wanjiru triumphing in the women’s.
Sawe finished in two hours, two minutes and 16 seconds to make it three wins in his first three marathons.
The 30-year-old, who was victorious at this year’s London Marathon, set a sizzling pace as he left the field behind and ran much of the race surrounded only by his pacesetters.
Japan’s Akasaki Akira came second after a powerful latter half of the race, finishing almost four minutes behind Sawe, while Ethiopia’s Chimdessa Debele followed in third.
“I did my best and I am happy for this performance,” said Sawe.
“I am so happy for this year. I felt well but you cannot change the weather. Next year will be better.”
Sawe had Kelvin Kiptum’s 2023 world record of 2:00:35 in his sights when he reached halfway in 1:00:12, but faded towards the end.
In the women’s race, Wanjiru sped away from the lead pack after 25 kilometers before finishing in 2:21:05.
Ethiopia’s Dera Dida followed three seconds behind Wanjiru, with Azmera Gebru, also of Ethiopia, coming third in 2:21:29.
Wanjiru’s time was 12 minutes slower than compatriot Ruth Chepng’etich’s world record of 2:09:56, which she set in Chicago in 2024.
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