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From Tony Osauzo, Benin
Edo State governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has flagged off the second phase of the back to farm initiative of his administration with the distribution of farm equipment and inputs to farmers across the 18 local government areas of the state.
At the event, farmers and agricultural stakeholders across the 18 local government areas converged to showcase various farm produce in a display that highlighted the state’s agricultural potential.
The ceremony held at the Agricultural Hub at Oko-Ogba Road, Benin City, signalled the commencement of the second phase of the second farming-planting season with the exhibition of various farm products and sectors within the agricultural value chain in Edo State.
The governor represented by Secretary to Edo State Government, Musa Ikhilor, who monitored the distribution exercise, said the Okpebholo administration remains committed to supporting farmers and strengthening agriculture to boost food production and ensure food security. He reaffirmed the administration’s resolve to continue supporting farmers through increased funding for agriculture and the implementation of various agricultural programmes across the state.
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He explained that the Okpebholo led administration prioritises food production, security and agriculture, making it one of the cardinal pillars of the SHINE agenda.
He said it was heart-warming to see Edo people display their passion for farming, to ensure food security and food production in the state, noting that farming is one of the oldest professions of human kind.
“Food is a necessity for survival, while agriculture is a profession that cannot fade like other professions as it will abide because human beings will continue to eat and need to feed ourselves.
“It’s good to see a level of involvement and engagement from our people and farmers as their actions encouraged the government,” Ikhilor added.
