Mbah, SEDC Flag Off South East Agro-Devt Programme in Enugu
*SEDC, Enugu begin devt of 200-hectare integrated model farm at Nomeh Unateze Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah, on Tuesday, officially flagged off the South East Agro-Development Programme (SEADP),
Governor Peter Mbah officially launched the South East Agro-Development Programme (SEADP), a 200-hectare integrated model farm in Nomeh Unateze, Enugu State. The event marked a shift from planning to physical implementation for the South East Development Commission (SEDC). The project, representing strategic collaboration between South East states and the Commission, aims to address food production and economic diversification.
Governor Mbah emphasized the project's alignment with the state government's investments in education, infrastructure, security, health, and transportation to create access to development opportunities. The Managing Director/CEO of SEDC, Mr. Mark Okoye, explained that the SEADP would redefine agriculture in the region by integrating land, technology, mechanisation, production, processing, training, and markets.
The Minister of Regional Development, Engr. Abubakar Momoh, highlighted the project's goal to create a productive, resilient, and value-generating agricultural system. Dr. Emeka Wogu, Chairman of SEDC, assured that the Commission would collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the project's success. Community leaders expressed their support and commitment to the project's success, viewing it as an investment in their community's future.
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