Gov. Ifeanyi Okowa of Delta says the state government is partnering with farmers in the state to commence export of plantain and garri flour to the United Kingdom.
The governor, who was represented by his Chief of Staff, Mr Tam Brisibe, stated this on Monday at an occasion to mark the World Food Day in Asaba.
He noted that the state has a comparative advantage and ranked best within the country in the production of plantain and garri, a by-product of cassava.
The governor said the theme of the Day, “Change the Future of Migration, Invest in Food Security and Rural Development, ” was in line with the state government’s agricultural empowerment programme.
Okowa said that the world in the last few years recorded great migration of people, particularly the youths, from the rural to urban centres in search of jobs, safety and security.
He said that the incident of…
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