Monday, June 29, 2026

Ernest Umakhihe

December 19, 2024

Edo assets verification committee uncovers N200 billion road contract debt

The committee also queried poor project supervision by ministries, departments, and agencies.

Edo Governor, Godwin Obaseki
November 26, 2024

Edo assets verification exercise not to witch-hunt individuals: Official

The chairman said asset verification was a standard practice in governance and an essential tool for informed decision-making.

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo
December 14, 2023

FG cites study indicating public procurement accounts for about 30% of GDP

FG says research revealed that public procurement accounted for an average of 25 to 30 per cent of GDP in developing and emerging market economies.

Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security
November 8, 2023

FG, IFAD to deepen collaboration on food production

Nigeria says it will scale up agricultural production and assist smallholder farmers through technology adoption.

Nigeria Farmers
November 3, 2023

Over 26 million Nigerians at risk of food insecurity in 2024 over inflation, banditry: FAO

The analysis was conducted in 26 states and the FCT to ascertain the food security situation and make projections for the future.

A photo used to illustrate hunger in Nigeria
October 21, 2023

Food Security: FG commissions agribusiness incubation centre in Kogi

The permanent secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Ernest Umakhihe, said the centre’s focus included enhancing production capacity.

The permanent secretary, Ministry of Agriculture, Ernest Umakhihe
October 12, 2023

FG trains, empowers 60 poultry farmers in Edo, Delta

The ministry also distributed one cartoon of day-old chicks and feeds to each participant.

Poultry farmers
September 23, 2023

FG restates commitment to enhance soil productivity, food security

Mr Umakhihe said all the technical departments in the ministry take soil issues seriously in pursuing their vision to prevent soil pollution and degradation.

Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development [FMARD]
September 23, 2023

FG advises Nigerians to preserve coconut cultivation for present, future generations

Coconut, he said, is a source of nutrition, a versatile crop, and a source of sustainable livelihood for millions.

coconut plantation