By Deborah Nnamdi
Chairman of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Enugu State, Dr Eric Odo, has described his recent appointment of aides for garden eggs, yam, and Pepper, as a strategic move to boost the production of these crops in large quantities for local markets and exports.
He said the LGA was good at growing these crops and had a great comparative advantage, hence the need to engage individuals who had the competence to develop that aspect of agriculture.
He said, “Their appointments are to ensure that local farmers receive adequate attention, needed resources, support, and expertise to enhance production, improve market access, and increase income for farmers.
“In essence, the appointment, which is wrongly misunderstood by disgruntled individuals, bad losers, and opposition, reinforces my determination to create a thriving local economy based on the strength and potentials of Igbo-Etiti’s agricultural landscape.”
The chairman also said that the decision was well thought out, aimed at enhancing productivity and job creation and uplifting farmers and communities for both short-term and long-term development goals.
He urged the public to disregard any online or offline comment aimed at discrediting his visionary efforts to reposition and set the Igbo-Etiti council area on the path of massive food production and sustainable development.
Meanwhile, a financial expert, Mr Kalu Aja, has commended the chairman for the appointment.
According to Aja, garden eggs have a 50 per cent Return on Investment, which many investments could not offer.
