Expert Applauds Fubara’s Decision  To Revamp Songhai Farm, Agric 

An International Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) consultant, Ambassador Larry Goodwill Ajiola, has applauded the decision of the Rivers State Governor, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, to revive  the Songhai Farm  and the entire Agriculture sector.
Amb. Ajiola who is also the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Rumoumasi Metrixx Co-operative and Credit Society Limited, Port Harcourt, told The Tide in a chat that “this is one of the best decisions the Government of Rivers State has taken in the best interest of the people of the State”.
The CEO said the farm will offer Jobs  in diverse areas of specialisations as thousand of Rivers people  will be engaged.
“The farm is a great asset of Rivers State under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Programme of the United Nations for 2030.
“It will bring and supply food to Rivers State and its environs at full capacity production, in addition to full export of its remaining produce”, he said.
The Co-operative guru noted an investment in the agriculture sector will not only provide value food chain, but would also boost the economic status of the state in terms of diversification from oil and gas.
It would be recalled that Governor Fubara in October said his administration was set to revolutionise agriculture in the state, using the Songhai Farms in Bunu Community, Tai Local Government Area, as a launch pad.
Fubara revealed this during an inspection visit to the Songhai Farm, where he was conducted round some sections of the facility by the Manager, Dr Sammy Jaja.
The visit, Fubara explained, was sequel to the decisions at the National Economic Council meeting where the need for diversification of the economy dominated discussions in order to cushion the current economic hardship experienced by the citizenry.
The Governor further said revamping the Songhai Farms will serve the purpose of diversifying the economy of the State, get the people engaged meaningfully, and increase the food sufficiency in the state.

By: Lilian Peters