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Published 19 May 2021
The Edo State government is set to benefit $250m worth of financing from the United States of America for oil palm and cassava value chain development, special agro-processing zones and renewable energy infrastructure in the state.
This was disclosed at the Fayus oil palm plantation expansion ribbon-cutting ceremony in Ewan Usi community, Uhunmwonde LGA, by the Governor of Edo State, Godwin Obaseki, through the state’s Head of Service, Anthony Okungbowa Esq.
Okungbowa noted that the state was keen on providing necessary incentives to investors in the oil palm and cassava value chain in the state.
Zambian President commends IITAâs youth-in-ag initiative
Zambia Agricultural Research Institute (ZARI) recently facilitated an exhibition program with the theme: âCrop diversification and alternative foodâ. A team of young people under the ENABLE-TAAT compact of the Technologies for African Agricultural Transformation participated in the event to showcase the modern cassava value chain technologies. Zambian Head of State, His Excellency, President Edgar Chagwa Lungu, was present to witness a variety of modern technologies for agricultural advancement in the country.
The ENABLE-TAAT compact, implemented by IITAâs Youth-in-Agribusiness office, showcased agricultural commodities and products such as High-Quality Cassava Flour (HQCF) with all its nutrient-fortified snacks and foods. Some of these are supplied to chain stores like Shoprite, Pick ânâ Pay, and various food outlets in different parts of the country. They also showcased their cassava chips that
By EricJames Ochigbo
Abuja, Jan. 21, 2021 Gov. Godwin Obaseki of Edo, says the focus of his administration is to attract investors into the oil palm and cassava sub-sectors for the manufacturing of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG).
Obaseki stated this during a virtual meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Mary Beth Leonard, and some foreign and local agribusiness investors in Abuja.
Also in attendance included the U.S. Consul General, Claire Pierangelo, U.S. Embassy Economic Officer, Richard Michaels, and U.S. Embassy Political Officer, Brandon Hudspeth.
The meeting was held as part of the activities marking the inauguration of the new U.S. President, Joe Biden, and Vice-President, Kamala Harris.
Obaseki woos U.S. Govt, private sector for direct investments in agriculture
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…pledges allocation of 5000 hectares of land to California based agro firm in Edo
By Levinus Nwabughiogu-Abuja
To further strengthen the economy of the state, Edo State Governor, Godwin Obaseki has engaged the United States government in the oil palm and cassava sub-sectors of the state for the manufacturing of high-value Consumer-Packaged Goods (CPG).
The governor is also partnering with the private sector for optimal actualisation of the objective.
Obaseki unveiled the plan at a virtual meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria, Honorable Mary Beth Leonard and some foreign and local agribusiness investors in Abuja on Thursday.
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