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\u00a0 the Songhai Farm\u00a0 and the entire Agriculture sector.
\nAmb. 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 \u201cthis is one of the best decisions the Government of Rivers State has taken in the best interest of the people of the State\u201d.
\nThe CEO said the farm will offer Jobs\u00a0 in diverse areas of specialisations as thousand of Rivers people\u00a0 will be engaged.
\n\u201cThe farm is a great asset of Rivers State under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Programme of the United Nations for 2030.
\n\u201cIt will bring and supply food to Rivers State and its environs at full capacity production, in addition to full export of its remaining produce\u201d, he said.
\nThe 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.
\nIt 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.
\nFubara 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.
\nThe 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.
\nThe 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.<\/p>\n
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