Agriculture

Dec
05
2024
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By Abia ThinkTank
Abia State Government Assures Cocoa Farmers Of Economic Enhancement And Maximum Profitability

Abia State Government Assures Cocoa Farmers Of Economic Enhancement And Maximum Profitability

Abia State, Agriculture, Business, Good Governance, News Flash
ABIA STATE GOVERNMENT ASSURES COCOA FARMERS OF ECONOMIC ENHANCEMENT AND MAXIMUM PROFITABILITY Abia State Government has assured cocoa farmers in the state of maximum support in the production and sales of cocoa produce in the state. The Deputy Governor of Abia State, Engr Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, FNSE, made this known during a stakeholder meeting in his office at Government House, Umuahia. Emetu stated that the current administration in the state ably led by Dr Alex Chioma Otti, OFR is poised to enhance the cocoa production index of the state by establishing six pilot cocoa estates in the state as captured…
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Dec
02
2024
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Celebrating Excellence In Leadership And Agriculture – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Celebrating Excellence In Leadership And Agriculture – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Abia State, Agriculture, Columns/Opinions/Letters, Good Governance
Celebrating Excellence in Leadership and Agriculture As we celebrate the outstanding achievements of Governor Alex Chioma Otti and Professor John Kennedy Opara of CSS Global Farms Limited, we are reminded of the power of visionary leadership and innovative agriculture. Governor Otti's commitment to empowering young farmers through his agricultural program is a testament to his dedication to the development of Abia State. As a beneficiary of this program, I, Ambassador Ebi Ogbonnaya Eze, can attest to the transformative impact it has had on my life and business. My brand, Easy & Jenny Enterprise, specializes in Broiler breeding and Chicken processing,…
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Nov
30
2024
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Gov. Otti Receives A Team Of Agro-Investment Group For The Execution Of USD120 Million MOU With The State

Gov. Otti Receives A Team Of Agro-Investment Group For The Execution Of USD120 Million MOU With The State

Abia State, Agriculture, Good Governance, News Flash
GOVERNOR ALEX OTTI RECEIVES A TEAM OF AGRO-INVESTMENT GROUP FOR THE EXECUTION OF USD120 MILLION MOU WITH THE STATE. On Thursday, 28th November, 2024, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Abia State State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR received in audience the delegation from Nimbel Shaw, led by the Director, Mr. Junaid Hakeem Bello-Osagie who were in the State to execute an MoU with the State for a US$120m investment in oil palm value chain Nimbel Shaw is an Oil Palm Company based in Nigeria but are in partnership with PHC (Plantations et Huileries du Congo), the largest palm plantation…
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Nov
28
2024
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Abia Deputy Gov. Engr. Emetu Urges Youths To Embrace Agriculture; Harps On Settling Boundary Issues As Means Of Solving Food Insecurity

Abia Deputy Gov. Engr. Emetu Urges Youths To Embrace Agriculture; Harps On Settling Boundary Issues As Means Of Solving Food Insecurity

Abia State, Agriculture, Good Governance, News Flash
Engr Emetu urges youths to embrace agriculture; harps on settling boundary issues as a means of solving food insecurity The Deputy Governor of Abia State Engr Ikechukwu Emetu has urged youths to embrace modern agriculture as their education/intellect will bring energy and innovation to the agricultural sector. He made this known while presenting a speech as a special guest at Clifford University Ihie Campus, Isialangwa on the occasion of the University 5th Agricultural Exhibition with the theme "Agriculture! The Neglected Bride. He said, "Encouraging youth involvement in modern agriculture will bring energy and innovation to the Agricultural sector". He opined…
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Sep
29
2024
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Tragedy As Lion Kills Obasanjo’s Zoo Keeper

Tragedy As Lion Kills Obasanjo’s Zoo Keeper

Agriculture, Mishap, News Flash
Lion K¡lls Obasanjo Zoo Keeper A lion at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library in Abeokuta, Ogun State capital, has killed its handler, Babaji Daule. The library is one of the legacies of global statesman, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, a one-time Nigerian Head of State and twice elected President. A report by YOUNEWS online newspaper this Sunday morning, September 29, 2024, said the incident occurred in the early hours of yesterday (Saturday). “The incident, which was reported at about 7:40am by the Chief Security Officer of the OOPL, was said to have occurred when the trained handler of the male lion at…
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