For Nigeria to be food sufficient, the Amanyanabo of Twon-Brass in Bayelsa State, and the first military Governor of old Rivers State; King Alfred Diete-Spiff, says all households and families in the country must establish small farm steads in their neighborhood.
He said that there is no way Nigeria can be food sufficient if every Nigerian depends on few farmers in the country for food supply.
Diette-Spiff in a chat with aviation correspondents recently, said that small family farms would contribute hugely to food production in the country.
He described agriculture as a lucrative activity, but stressed the need for more support from both government and the private sector.
“With the right attitude, we, the Niger Delta or the South South, can be the food basket of Nigeria. Let us identify the area of specialisation that we can exploit.
“Nigeria has the potential to export agricultural produce to other parts of the world, if the government provides the necessary support and funding”, he said.
Noting that agriculture remains a sure path to economic recovery, Diete-Spiff stressed the need for citizens to show interest in farming.
He also urged the federal and state governments to engage foreign and local investors in agriculture, adding that youths should be encouraged to go into agriculture.
According to him, the large number of unemployed youths in the country would be meaningfully engaged if there is good investment in agriculture by both the public and private sectors.

By: Corlins Walter