Expert Hails FG’s Agric Programme

An agricultural expert, Mr Jeff Ekwegh of the Bulk Product Development Limited, Lagos yesterday commended the transformation agenda of the Federal Government.

Ekwegh, in a statement made available to newsmen  particularly praised the agriculture and rural development programme of the administration.

The expert said that the programme would enhance food security.

Ekwegh, who is the sole representative of a German agricultural company, IBG Monfort OEKOTEC in Nigeria, said that with appropriate technology, Nigeria would achieve greatness in the area of agriculture.

According to him, IBG specialises in oil seed recovery technology which is effective in oil extraction.

Ekwegh said that the extraction technology was introduced into the country by the German company.

“The technology is used in producing high quality cold pressed vegetable oils that retain their original colour and clarity in their natural taste, aroma and ingredients.

“The production of vegetable oils extracts from palm kernel seeds, groundnuts, soya beans, cashew nuts, coconut, corn, oil beans seed are being powered by KOMET oil expellers,’’ the statement said.

Ekwegh expressed optimism that the equipment would help to boost agricultural production and alleviate poverty in the country.