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GINGER AS RAW MATERIAL WILL ATTRACT INDUSTRIES TO AKWA IBOM STATE AS IT COMPETES FAVOURABLY WELL IN THE GLOBAL MARKET. Captain Essienton.

…seeks government collaboration.

For penultimate months, Akwa Ibom State keep getting interesting information on agricultural produce cooperating with local soil.

The tremendous stride is witnessed yet again at Ndon Ebom, Uruan Local Government Area as turns of ginger was harvested to boost agricultural sector in the state.

Briefing News Men in a media chat, the South South Chairman, National Ginger Association of Nigeria, Captain Essienton confirms Akwa Ibom Soil to be the best for ginger plantation, while commending Governor Emmanuel’s administration who has foster peace via initiatives.

According to him, with just a push to ginger farmers in the state, agriculture will be a thing of research and role model to other countries of the world.

“One thing is having passion, another is mechanism. What am seeing amongst ginger farmers, I believe they will take agric ventures to it zenith with a push. With the scarcity of ginger, we were fortunate to have best species from college of Agriculture. Hence, we have lots for sales today.”

“I therefore seek partnership with government for a robust attainment. That way, standard will be reached for industries to come in as there is high ginger demands.” Essienton opined.

Speaking further, an Agriculture Consultant in Nigeria, Engr. Emmanuel Essien applauds the seal amongst members of National Ginger Association of Nigeria, stating that he has never seen such passion amongst farmers in his years of practice.

Adding that they are not working to impress people but express genuineness in their professionalism.

He commended former Commissioner for Agriculture, Akwa Ibom State, Dr Glory Edet whom upon inspection, graded 1hectare of land to support the local farmers.

According to Engr. Emmanuel, proposal submitted to the CBN has met requirements in accordance with international standard, it will be great if Akwa Ibom State Government encourage farmers with provision of certain tools to aide workload.

In their separate speeches, the Chairman and Secretary amongst other members of Ginger Association of Nigeria expressed satisfaction over administrative acumen and managerial dexterity exercised by the South South Chairman, promising their very best.

While pleading for partnership from all sphere of life to aide their work load.

High point of the chat was ginger harvest as promised by the South South Chairman last year.

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