Mr Jude Okpor, Ebonyi state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, has said that the best approach to combating hunger in Nigeria is to go back to agriculture.
The commissioner made the call in a statement issued to reporters in Abakaliki on Thursday while reacting to the nationwide hunger protests.
‘Let me remind Ebonyi people that the best approach to combating hunger in the land is to go back to our roots.
‘Ebonyi state is an agrarian state, renowned for her rich agricultural endowments.
‘Being committed to agriculture and taking it beyond subsistence levels is one of the surest ways of improving the economy of Ebonyi and Nigeria, in general,’ the Commissioner said.
He thanked the people of Ebonyi state and the youths for yielding to the voice of reason and refusing to be lured into the hunger protest.
Okpor reiterated the state government’s determination to continue to advance policies and programmes across sectors, that would have positive impact on the well-being of the people.
‘The youths
shall continue to enjoy significant position and pride of place in this administration.
‘All people of Ebonyi are enjoined to continue to protect the peace and unity of Nigeria.
‘We must embrace agriculture to curb hunger in the land.
‘The government has created the enabling environment for agriculture to thrive in the state through provision of some grants,’ Okpor added
The Commissioner further urged youths to effectively utilize the opportunity of the various empowerment schemes in the state to create a viable economic future for themselves.
Source :News Agency of Nigeria