Agriculture

Sep
17
2025
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ARICE Phase 1: Inside Governor Otti’s Agricultural Revolution – By Ebere Uzoukwa, Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Agriculture, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
ARICE Phase 1: Inside Governor Otti’s Agricultural Revolution By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Governor Alex Chioma Otti’s agricultural revolution in Abia State is fast gaining recognition as one of the most pragmatic and people-centred reforms in recent years. The completion of the first phase of the Abia Rice Intensive Cultivation and Expansion (ARICE) Programme represents more than a pilot project; it marks the beginning of a deliberate transformation aimed at achieving food sufficiency and repositioning Abia as a major agricultural hub. The pilot phase, which covered 150 hectares of land in Owerrinta, Isiala Ngwa South, has already produced encouraging results with…
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Sep
14
2025
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The Ripple Effect Of Empowerment: How One ABIA Farmer Is Multiplying Governor Otti’s Investment – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

The Ripple Effect Of Empowerment: How One ABIA Farmer Is Multiplying Governor Otti’s Investment – By Prof. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Agriculture, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
The Ripple Effect of Empowerment: How One Abia Farmer is Multiplying Governor Otti's Investment In the heart of Abia State, a powerful story of agricultural transformation is unfolding—one that moves beyond temporary aid to sustainable empowerment. This story exemplifies a new strategic approach by the Abia State Government under Governor Alex Otti, OFR, demonstrating how targeted investment in human capacity can create a ripple effect of prosperity throughout communities. The catalyst for this change is the innovative CSS (Called Servants to Serve) agricultural initiative. Since 2017, I have served as a consultant to the organization behind CSS, which operates a…
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Jul
25
2025
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Wet Season Farming And Food Price Dynamics In ABIA State: An Analysis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Wet Season Farming And Food Price Dynamics In ABIA State: An Analysis – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Agriculture, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy, Good Governance
Wet Season Farming and Food Price Dynamics in Abia State: An Analysis Executive SummaryThis paper examines the critical role of wet season farming in Abia State’s food security and economy, detailing key governmental initiatives such as the Wet Season Rice Farming Programme under the In-Growers Scheme. It further analyzes the complex relationship between seasonal agricultural production and local food prices, acknowledging data limitations while highlighting influential factors like seasonal supply fluctuations, transportation costs, and market demand. Recommendations focus on enhancing price monitoring, investing in market infrastructure, and sustaining farmer support to strengthen food security and price stability. 1. IntroductionAgriculture remains…
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Jun
23
2025
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Tinubu Flags Off Nigeria’s Largest Tractor Rollout To Boost Food Production

Tinubu Flags Off Nigeria’s Largest Tractor Rollout To Boost Food Production

Agriculture, FGN, News Flash
Tinubu Flags Off Nigeria’s Largest Tractor Rollout To Boost Food Production President Bola Tinubu has launched a major agricultural initiative involving the rollout of over 2,000 modern tractors and thousands of other farming equipment. The programme, unveiled on Monday in Sheda, Kwali Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, is part of the Renewed Hope Agricultural Mechanisation Programme aimed at modernising Nigeria’s farming sector. Speaking at the launch, President Tinubu described the event as the beginning of an agricultural rebirth. He said the initiative is a crucial step toward making Nigeria a global agricultural leader, improving food supply, empowering young…
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May
23
2025
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Amaekpu Ohafia Women Receives Fertilizer From Ikenna Ukwa

Amaekpu Ohafia Women Receives Fertilizer From Ikenna Ukwa

Abia North, Agriculture, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Philanthropy
AMAEKPU WOMEN RECEIVES FERTILIZER FROM IKENNA UKWA In continuation of his heartwarming display of community spirit and support to the women, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa has under the auspices of his foundation, IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION, distributed free fertilizer to Amaekpu women in Ohafia. This initiative, aimed at promoting food security and increasing productivity, has brought joy and hope to the women in the community, who has so far benefitted. Elu, Okagwe, Nkwebi and Nkporo women including the women wing of the members of the LION'S ZONE, a pro-socio-political group in Elu Ohafia have benefitted from the free distribution…
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May
19
2025
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Nkporo Farmers Receive Fertilizers From Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa

Nkporo Farmers Receive Fertilizers From Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa

Abia State, Abia North, Agriculture, News Flash, Philanthropy
NKPORO WOMEN RECEIVES FERTILIZERS FROM IKENNA NICOLAS UKWA Today, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa 's team stormed Nkporo in Ohafia LGA of Abia State to distribute fertilizers to the women, an initiative sponsored by the Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President and the founder, IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION, Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa as part of his contributions to farming and crop production in the locality. The Ndi Agbo and Etitiama Nkporo women who were visibly elated by his kind gesture and thoughtfulness thanked him immensely for remembering them in this farming season, and supporting them with the essential…
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May
17
2025
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Nkwebi Ohafia Women Gets Bags Of Fertilizer From Ikenna Ukwa

Nkwebi Ohafia Women Gets Bags Of Fertilizer From Ikenna Ukwa

Abia North, Agriculture, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Philanthropy
NKWEBI WOMEN GETS BAGS OF FERTILIZER FROM IKENNA UKWA In continuation of his distribution of fertilizers to women in Ohafia and Arochukwu LGAs, the founder of IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa through his foundation has distributed bags of fertilizers to women of Nkwebi Ohafia. This is part of his ongoing efforts to enhance food production in the locality, and contribute to the overall well-being of the community. Chief (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa 's team had earlier visited Okagwe and Elu Ohafia and expected to also visit Nkporo and Abam women for their own share of the…
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May
15
2025
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Farming Support: Ikenna Ukwa Continues Distribution Of Fertilizers Across Ohafia LGA

Farming Support: Ikenna Ukwa Continues Distribution Of Fertilizers Across Ohafia LGA

Abia North, Abia State, Agriculture, News Flash, Philanthropy
PICTURE STORY: CONTINUOUS DISTRIBUTION OF FERTILIZERS IN OHAFIA BY IKENNA UKWA In order to ensure even distribution of fertilizers to women to support and boost agricultural produce, Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , the founder of IKENNA & JENN UKWA FOUNDATION has continued the distribution of fertilizers to women and groups in Ohafia and beyond. Yesterday, Wednesday 14 May 2025, his team was in Elu Ohafia where the IKENNA UKWA SUPPORT GROUP, WOMEN WING, ELU OHAFIA including the LION'S ZONE GROUP, a socio-poltical group in Elu Ohafia received bags of fertilizers. Moreso, the team will visit Nkporo, Nkwebi and Abam to…
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May
12
2025
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Ikenna Ukwa Commences Distribution Of Fertilizers To Women In Ohafia

Ikenna Ukwa Commences Distribution Of Fertilizers To Women In Ohafia

Agriculture, Abia North, Economy, News Flash, Ohafia LGA, Philanthropy
IKENNA UKWA COMMENCES DISTRIBUTION OF FERTILIZERS TO WOMEN IN OHAFIA The Senior Legislative Aide to the Senate President of Nigeria, Hon. (Dr) Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa , has commenced the fertilizer distribution program for women in Ohafia. This effort, according to Hon Ikenna Nicolas Ukwa is to boost food production and support local farmers, particularly women, in the community. Yesterday, Sunday 11th May 2025, his team was in Okagwe Ohafia where the women received bags of fertilizer. In order to ensure equitable distribution of the fertilizers, the women in Nkporo, Abam and Nkwebi will take their turn today. Chief Ikenna Ukwa,…
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Apr
30
2025
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Gov. Otti Expresses Willingness To Partner Israeli Agricultural Investors, Says He Is In A Hurry To See The Commencement Of The Proposed Investment

Gov. Otti Expresses Willingness To Partner Israeli Agricultural Investors, Says He Is In A Hurry To See The Commencement Of The Proposed Investment

Abia State, Agriculture, Business, Economy, Good Governance
GOV. OTTI EXPRESSES WILLINGNESS TO PARTNER ISRAELI AGRICULTURAL INVESTORS, SAYS, HE IS IN A HURRY TO SEE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE PROPOSED INVESTMENT. Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti has expressed his willingness to partner with an Israeli agricultural expert and investors to grow the State's economy. Government Otti was speaking while receiving in audience a delegation of an Israeli based agricultural investor and the Managing Director of ONIDA Development, Mr. Kidron Isreal who called on him in his office. He said that the government can provide land, adding that the provision of land could be the government's own equity…
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