According to reports, on Tuesday, the Enugu State Government urged all residents to revert to farming and utilise any available land or space within their homes for cultivation.
Addressing the public during the launch of the “Back-to-Farm” project of the Amurri Ancient Kingdom in Nkanu West Local Government Area, the Enugu state Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialisation, Patrick Ubru, appealed for participation. He stated that the initiative aligns with Governor Peter Mbah’s administration’s emphasis on utilising agriculture for employment, food security, and agro-industrialisation.
“As a government, we want what is happening today in the Amurri Ancient Kingdom to be replicated in every community in the state by traditional rulers and their cabinets taking the lead and driving the project.
“Every resident should fully get involved by planting crops or engaging in animal husbandry.
“Where you do not have a space, you can plant in bag sacks and plastic vases to get involved as all hands need to be on deck, especially in communities,” he said.
Ubru stated that the governor planned to cultivate over 300,000 hectares of fertile land, with mechanized farming creating substantial employment in the state.
He said, “We are planning to train hundreds of youths on modern Songhai farming this year even as we are going to train at least 20 youths from Amurri people, especially youths.”
He expressed his gratitude to the people and their traditional ruler for their initiative in prioritising agriculture and setting an example of how community projects can be successful.
Previously, Charles Nwoye, the traditional ruler of the Amurri Ancient Kingdom, stated that the annual “Back-to-Farm” project has been a long-standing tradition of the kingdom. It aims to encourage and educate young people about agriculture and its numerous benefits.
