As part of
its plans to ensure food sufficiency in
the South-East, the Federal
Ministry of Agriculture has concluded plans to site two rice plants, one
cassava processing plant and one palm oil plant in Nzerem community, Ehime
Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State.
The
Transition Committee Chairman of Ehime Mbano LGA, Chike Ojiako, disclosed this
on while addressing journalists on the activities to mark his first anniversary
in office.
Ojiako said
Governor Rochas Okorocha and the senator representing Imo-North, Benjamin
Uwajumogu, were working in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture
to realise the project.
The council
boss said the choice of Nzerem community for the project was because of its
rich soil, landmass and exploits in agricultural production over the years.
The All
Progressives Congress chieftain asserted that the proposed plants would make
Imo State the model in agricultural revolution in the zone.
Ojiako said
the current exchange rate of naira to the dollar was a blessing in disguise
because it would encourage local industries and spur small and medium scale
enterprise owners to work harder.
Source:
PUNCH NG
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