Agriculture

Sep
21
2026
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By Abia ThinkTank
I’ll Return Nigerian Youths To Farming And Small Scale Businesses If Elected President In 2027 – Peter Obi

I’ll Return Nigerian Youths To Farming And Small Scale Businesses If Elected President In 2027 – Peter Obi

Agriculture, Economy, News Flash, Politics
I’ll Return Nigerian Youths To Farming If Elected President In 2027 — Obi Peter Obi, presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), has promised to tackle youth unemployment by returning Nigerian youths to farming and small-scale businesses if elected president in 2027. Obi said the plan would be part of his administration’s effort to move Nigeria from a consumption-based economy to one driven by production, investment and job creation. He made the remarks on Saturday in Kaduna at a political gathering organised by the NDC, where he and his running mate, Rabiu Kwankwaso, addressed supporters on their plans for…
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Jan
22
2026
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Otti’s Agricultural Revolution: Exploring Strategic Partnership With Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Otti’s Agricultural Revolution: Exploring Strategic Partnership With Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Agriculture, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy
Otti’s Agricultural Revolution: Exploring Strategic Partnership with Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD The recent engagement between Governor Alex Chioma Otti, OFR and Senator Emmanuel Anosike-led Executive Management Committee of the Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority marks a defining moment in Abia State’s renewed drive to reposition agriculture as a central pillar of economic growth, food sufficiency and rural development. Beyond the ceremonial value of the visit, the interaction clearly reflects a shared commitment to reviving structured agriculture through strategic collaboration, effective use of data and purposeful governance. The Anambra-Imo River Basin Development Authority is one of…
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Nov
22
2025
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Abia’s Joint Agricultural Intervention Project: A New Catalyst For Food Security And Rural Agrobusiness – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia’s Joint Agricultural Intervention Project: A New Catalyst For Food Security And Rural Agrobusiness – By Ebere Uzoukwa Ph.D (SSA To Governor Otti On Public Affairs)

Abia State, Agriculture, Business, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Economy
Abia’s Joint Agricultural Intervention Project: A New Catalyst for Food Security and Rural Agrobusiness By Ebere Uzoukwa, PhD Abia’s Joint Agricultural Intervention Project is emerging as one of the most ambitious agricultural renewal programmes in the Southeast. It represents a bold effort by the administration of Governor Alex Chioma Otti to reposition food production, strengthen rural enterprise and reinforce economic stability across the state. The recent inauguration of seventeen Farm Managers, one assigned to each Local Government Area, marks the transition from broad policy formulation to structured field level execution. At the ceremony, conducted on behalf of the Governor by…
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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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