In a bid to harness the agricultural investment capacity of Anambra state, the federal government through the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has declared its intention to partner with the present state administration led by Governor Willie Obiano.
The partnership which was forged during the recent visit of the Anambra State entourage consisting of the Governor and other officials of the state to Dr. Adesina’s office in Abuja will focus on aqua-culture development, mechanization and other investment opportunities that may abound in the state.
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Governor Obiano who is set on harnessing the agricultural capacity of the state as a developmental strategy, received commendation from Adesina for his effort in the state within his 100 days in office which included the revamping of the Omo Rice Mill.
Speaking during the visit, Dr. Adesina promised to fast-track the Omo Staple Crops Processing Zone while stating the need for a high-level meeting between the FMARD and the Anambra State Government to be convened in order to work out the modalities for the expected partnership.
According to the Anambra State Governor, the investment opportunities which abound in the state include rice, cassava, tomato processing amongst others with the capacity to provide 100,000 jobs.
Obiano, using the avenue of the visit, disclosed the plans of his administration to make Anambra the first Agro-state in Nigeria, through the driving of  self-sufficiency in fish farming in each of the Local Government Areas of the state in less than one year, as well as attaining a 120,000 metric  ton rice production target which, he noted, will be further enhanced through the state’s engagement in dry season farming.