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By Daniel Kanu
The Agribusiness Incubation Centre at Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, is set to float a radio programme to educate farmers in Abia State on the modern techniques of agriculture.
The Director of the centre, Dr Phillips Nto, disclosed the cheering news when members of the Integrated Farmers Association, Abia State chapter, paid him a courtesy visit in his office.
He said it was part of the corporate social responsibility of the centre. Nto disclosed that the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Maduebibisi Iwe, had granted approval for the take-off of the programme to be christened, Farmers Friday.
He said the VC had also provided the necessary logistics and manpower to ensure efficient running of the programme for the benefit of farmers in Abia and adjoining states.
According to Dr Nto, robust contents of the radio programme would enhance farmers’ their of agriculture and agribusiness.
“It is the desire of our VC and indeed management of MOUAU that we use this programme to assist farmers to boost their yields, earn more money and improve food security”, he announced.
The former Commissioner for finance in the state said the centre was already holding talks with some select radio stations in Abia for the speedy take off of the programme, and called on public-spirited individuals and institutions to support the exercise through sponsorship.
He also expressed appreciation to the Abia State Government for its interest in the activities of the centre, saying that its decision to sponsor 170 youths to be trained by ABIC was a welcome development.
He assured them that ABIC MOUAU would always collaborate with all segments of farmers and their associations in the pursuit of food security in Nigeria.
