Rivers Recommits To Agricultural Dev …Appoints Agric Commissioner 

Governor of Rivers State, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, has reiterated his commitment to  restructure and move Agriculture in the State to the next level.
To this effect, the Governor has appointed Hon. Victor Kii to man the affairs of the sector and help in upholding the desires of the present administration in diversifying through Agriculture, and ensuring value food chain in the state.
It would be recalled that Governor Fubara  at the exhibition and Town Hall meeting for all farmers in Rivers State, themed, “Made In Rivers State Farms”,  at the Obi Wali International Conference Centre, Port Harcourt, recently, made known his plans to invest in agriculture.
The Governor said his leadership would focus on farming, highlighting the state’s plans to embark on the training and support of young entrepreneurs, corporate and commercial organizations, Research Institutions willing to engage in commercial farming.
The Governor, who was represented by the Acting Permanent Secretary, Rivers State Ministry of Agriculture, Mr. Maurice Ogolo, said, “My administration will support fish and other aquatic farming,  live stock farming.
“Government will stimulate the growth of agro allied industries, encourage large scale production of palm oil, cassava, rice, sweet potato, and plantain, which the State has comparative advantage to undertake along their value chain.
“Government will also ensure that farmers have regular supply of fertilizers, improved seedlings, and other Agricultural imput and support services”, the Governor stated.
He called on all farmers, stakeholders, captains of industries, and key players to contribute in making food security achievable in the state, adding, “ we would make moves to know the challenges that farmers are facing, and the achievements they have made to enable  Government to proffer solutions.

By: Lilian Peters