While expressing gratitude for the resumption of farm input distribution by the Edo State government, the All Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Edo Chapter, has emphasized that young farmers in the state require more comprehensive support to thrive. According to AFAN, access to funding, modern infrastructure, and mechanized equipment are […]
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Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo has rolled out the second phase of his administration’s “Back to Farm” program, equipping farmers across all 18 local government areas with tools and inputs ahead of the 2026 planting season. The distribution, which began Thursday evening at the Agricultural Hub on Oko-Ogba Road in […]
Governor Monday Okpebholo of Edo State has assured residents of renewed hope, stronger security, and accelerated development in 2026, pledging that no community will be left behind as his administration builds on the gains of its first year in office. In his New Year message, signed by his Chief Press […]
Edo State has reaffirmed its pledge to sustain and broaden the impact of the Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises in the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) project, signaling a continued drive toward resilient rural livelihoods through agribusiness development. The commitment came during the wrap-up of the Fifth Joint Supervision Mission of the Federal […]
The Edo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Monday Okpebholo, has announced that education, agriculture, health, and infrastructure are at the forefront of its development agenda. Mr. Bugie Okhuemoi, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, shared details of the administration’s focus in an interview with the News Agency […]
In a groundbreaking move, the Edo State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with two global leaders, Heifer International and Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited, to transform the poultry value chain in the state. This strategic partnership aims to boost agricultural production, meet growing local and international demands, […]