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From Okwe Obi, Abuja
Chairman of Eurobase Consult Limited Don Ekesiobi, has disclosed his intention to complement the efforts of the Federal Government in boosting food production, through partnerships and investments.
Ekesiobi told journalists yesterday in Abuja, that 10 foreign partners with good global impactful track record that can propel the development of Nigerian agricultural business sector had been identified.
He remarked that agribusiness should not be allowed to the government, but stated that government is expected to create enabling environment and some form of subsidy for food affordability.
He said: “In other to boost sustainable agro production and food security, we carefully selected 10 among our Foreign partners with good global impactful track record that can propel the development of Nigerian Agricultural business sector.
“They have contributed in executing agro projects in different western and Asian countries that are self-sufficient in food production and have high volume of Exported Agro produce.
“We are bringing them to Nigeria to replicate same Multi Billion Dollar agro business in Nigeria we are in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to achieve this objective.
“Agricultural business is not just the business of Government, although government is expected to create enabling environment and some form of subsidy for food to affordable to the poor. And that is why as a private organization when Mr. President declared emergency on food security in Nigeria, which is in line with his 8 point agenda, we strategically align our programmes and policies in achieving the set objective which will not only make food available, affordable and accessible but create jobs and reduce poverty among women and youths through Agro mechanization and food Processing.
“Through strategic business partnership with development partners, NGOs, farmers and commodities association, government agencies and individuals, we will capture food insecurity in Nigeria through sustainable farming practices that’s climate smart, value/nutritional driven, and can satisfy the need of Nigeria people and the demand of international market.
“With our population as a nation, the level of innovation our group is bringing in farming will revolutionize or transform agro sector real time.
“If we engage intentionally within the agro value chain we can create hundreds of thousands of jobs, wealth and foreign exchange and at same time end hunger which is the focal point of Mr. President but we have to be intentional and collaborate.”
To this end , he said: “I am using this medium to reach out to Invite you to attend our special Agro Equipment and Technology Expo Coming up on 16th and 17th April 2024, at NAF Conference Center Abuja.”
Also, President of Nigeria Young Farmers Network, Abubakar Bamai Musa, said the conference would afford young farmers the opportunity to learn and relearn new farming practices.
“I think this is a very great advantage to the youths in the agro ecosystem because what discourages the youths to go into agriculture is that they see it as dirty job. But with the advent of technology the narrative will change,” he added.
