The Enugu State Government, led by Governor Peter Mbah, has marked the 2024 World Food Day with a pledge to transform the state into a food-exporting hub. This vision aligns with the global theme, “Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future.”
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Governor Mbah, represented by Prince Engr. Lawrence Eze, Honorable Commissioner for Innovation, Science, and Technology, emphasized the importance of ensuring food security, boosting agricultural productivity, and supporting a sustainable future. He noted that the state’s agricultural production initiatives will eliminate the need for food imports from neighboring states.
To achieve this goal, Governor Mbah encouraged state farmers to partner with mega mechanized farmers to expand their products. This collaborative approach is expected to eradicate hunger, ensure food security, and promote a sustainable food system.
In his remarks, the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Chidiebere Onyia, reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to a sustainable future where agriculture plays a transformative role in the state’s development. Governor Mbah’s vision is to build an agricultural sector that serves as a model for food production and security.
Key stakeholders, including Mrs. Clara Eze, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, and Chairperson, Dame Ugochi Madueke, Commissioner for culture and tourism, Health Commisoner; Prof. Obi Emmanuel, State Committee on Food and Nutrition; Obi Nweke, Chairman, Dietician Association of Nigeria; Romanus Eze, Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria, Enugu State Chapter; and Miss K. Obi Ikpo from Civil Society Scaling Up Nutrition in Nigeria, commended the Governor’s achievements in the agricultural sector.
Specifically, they praised the construction of Smart Green Farms in 260 wards across the state. However, they emphasized the need for optimal security in the farms to ensure the success of the agricultural initiatives.