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 […]
Food Security
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 […]
The Edo State House of Assembly has raised the alarm over the worsening condition of federal roads across the state, calling on the Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) to take immediate action ahead of the festive season. During plenary in Benin City on Monday, Speaker Chief Blessing Agbebaku expressed grave […]
In a strategic move to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural sector and tackle rising food insecurity, the Federal Government has distributed essential farming inputs and equipment to over 500 smallholder farmers in Edo State. The initiative, flagged off in Benin City, is part of President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda aimed at […]