Governor Udom reiterates commitment to food sufficiency in Akwa Ibom State

Akwa Ibom State Governor Udom Emmanuel has reiterated his determination to not only diversify the economy of the State, but to also ensure food sufficiency in the state.

Governor Emmanuel who restated his resolve when he paid an unscheduled visit to the Cattle Ranch at Adadia in Uruan Local Government Area to evaluate the level of Development said upon completion, the Ranch will have an abattoir for meat processing , Milk factory , which will produce fresh milk and cheese and Leather works factory to transform the skin of the cows into by-products like shoes ,boxes ,bags among others.

He noted that the ranch is one of the many agriculture sector based interventions his administration has embarked upon to boost commerce and ensure, not only food sufficiency but availability of raw materials for the industries that are springing up in the state.

The Ranch which has reportedly created an employment for over 89 youths to help in the cultivation of the grass for the cattle meant for the ranch to graze is an arrangement between Akwa Ibom State Government and San-Jo Agric Group, Mexico .

Meanwhile the governor accompanied by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Surfficiency Uduak Udo – Inyang and Chairman Ibom Power Company, Etido Inyang, also inspected the Green House agricultural project along the Airport road and expressed satisfaction at the progress recorded so far.