The Small-Scale Women Farmers Organisation in Nigeria (SWOFON) has raised concerns over the declining share of Anambra State’s budget allocated to agriculture, saying stronger public investment and improved budget implementation are needed to support smallholder farmers. According to the IBP-SWOFON Impact Assessment, 2019–2025, Anambra allocated 2.03 per cent of its approved state budget to agriculture…
The Anambra State Commissioner of Police, CP Nnanna Oji Ama, is participating in the ongoing Inspector-General of Police’s Conference and Retreat on the theme, “Developing a Nigeria Police Roadmap for Effective Management of Security During Elections.” In a statement issued by the Anambra State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO SP Tochukwu Ikenga, the event is…
Abia State Governor, Dr. Alex Otti, has expressed interest in the establishment of the first national park in the South-East, to be sited in Abia State. According to a release by the Chief Press Secretary to the Executive Governor of Abia State, Ctz. Ukoha Njoku Ukoha, Governor Otti stated this on Tuesday while receiving a…
By Polycarp Ifeanyi Renowned business expert and Founder of Strong Africa Summits, Hon. Chioma Ugwu, has advocated estate farming as a strategic solution to food scarcity and a pathway to achieving food security in Nigeria. Ugwu made the assertion while speaking with journalists after a seminar organised by the Farmtech Business Forum (FBF) at the…
Dr. Mrs. Nonye Soludo The First Lady of Anambra State, Dr. Mrs. Nonye Soludo, has urged residents to embrace natural foods instead of highly processed alternatives as part of efforts to promote healthier lifestyles.Dr. Soludo noted that consuming natural foods helps reduce the risk of many lifestyle-related diseases, strengthens the immune system, improves digestion, supports…
