The Enugu State Government has disclosed its plans to earmark over 100,000 hectares of land to boost cassava production for export and create jobs for youths.
This came as the Federal Government expressed its desire to collaborate with the state on agricultural production.
The state governor, Peter Mbah, disclosed this on Wednesday when a delegation of the Federal Ministry of Finance, Budget and National Planning, led by a permanent secretary, Nebeolisa Anako, paid him a courtesy visit.
Mbah stated, “This project is in sync with our developmental plan. We’ve identified agriculture as one of the productivity sectors.
“Enugu has arable land that yields five times more than other states. We will be working with you closely in this regard and we’re ready to provide you all the things you need to start the pilot project in our state.”
The governor also mentioned that the value chain, such as cassava flour, cassava cake, cassava chips, among others, that would be created from cassava production, would generate revenue for the people.
In his remarks, Anako stated that the high delegation from the ministry comprised multi-sectoral team members eager to chart the way forward for the development of the country’s economy.
