Rivers administrator pledges restoration of Songhai farms to boost food production
The Rivers State government has pledged to revive the Songhai Integrated Farms to boost food production and create lasting job opportunities for youths.
The state administrator, Vice Admiral Ibok Ibas, (retd), stated this during an inspection visit on Saturday to the farm in Bunu Tai, Tai Local Government Area of the state.
He noted that reviving the farms would strengthen food production, ensure food security, and reduce the state’s reliance on imported produce.
Mr Ibas said that the initiative would also provide employment, particularly for young people, and contribute positively to the state and national economy.
He added that farmers would benefit, as the farm’s revival would increase support for agricultural productivity and domestic food output.
Mr Ibas urged community leaders, youths, and women to protect government facilities and work with security agencies to safeguard public assets.
The administrator also visited the ongoing road reconstruction on P-Mac Avenue, Rumuodara, in the Obio/Akpor Local Government Area, expressing satisfaction with the project’s progress.
(NAN)
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