By Chukwuka Ugokwe
The Anambra State Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Forster Ihejiofor, says the state government will sustain its oil palm and other economic tree seedlings distribution intervention project across households in the state.
The commissioner led other officials of his Ministry during the 2026 budget defence and bilateral discussions with the State Assembly Committee on Finance and Appropriation at the Assembly Conference Hall.
Speaking with journalists shortly after the interactive session on expenditure plans for 2026 fiscal year, he described oil palm and economic tree seedlings revolution as key to sustainable development.
Dr. Ihejiofor, said Governor Soludo made a strategic move with the introduction of oil palm revolution to secure the future, fight hunger, poverty and ensure economic prosperity of the people.
While highlighting that over two million seedlings had been distributed so far, he stated that inclusion of breadfruit was targeted at tackling a pressing issue that directly affects the well being of the people.
He said the state government with foresight and determination, aimed to fortify food production systems, ensuring that no household goes without receiving the seedlings.
Acknowledging that government also was intentional to establishing a resilient and sustainable food ecosystem for the future.
According to him, the incumbent administration has taken measures to reactivate the Omor/Ifite Ogwari Pumping Station to promote year-round farming practices, fostering sustainable agricultural development.
He further said that his Ministry in partnership with a firm, Earth Wheel Consortium, has almost concluded plans to expand the capacity of farmers to engage in the cultivation of key staples like rice in Ayamelum axis.
Earlier, the Chairman, House Committee on Finance and Appropriation, Sir Ejike Okechukwu, said the exercise was aimed at ensuring transparency, credibility and alignment of all proposals with the priorities of the 2026 budget.
Chukwuka is of the Ministry of Information, Anambra State
