Godwin Obaseki’s Focus Now Is On Agriculture – Peter Aikhuomobhoebe

The Federal Government has sent 711 N-Power agricultural extension agents to Edo to improve agricultural activities in the state.

Mr Peter Aikhuomobhoebe, disclosed this in an interview recently.

“We have not had it this good in the area of extension agents for a very long time now. What we had before the Federal Government intervention through its N-Power programme was mere 35 that were expected to cover the whole state with no fewer than half a million farmers.

“Though we are aware that we need no fewer than 1,444 extension agents to be able to do a thorough job, the 711 that has been engaged by the federal government will make a tremendous impact in agricultural activities in the state.

“With the additional figure from the 35 we used to have, they will be able to reach out to more farmers next season. The farmers will have more technological support,” he stated.

“This is aimed at protecting their crops. This initiative of the federal government is good and will go a long way in encouraging farmers to increase their production as well as encourage others to go into agriculture,” he said.

“As a state, our Governor’s focus now is on agriculture. He is supporting a lot of initiatives on agriculture.

“There is the agric-preneur programme where 500 hectares of maize has been cultivated in Sobe area of the State.

“With the initiatives by the state and also support being provided by the federal government, a whole lot will be happening in the sector next season.”