The Ekiti State Governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, on Tuesday, flagged off the distribution of equipment to farmers under the Nigeria Erosion and Watershed Management Project (NEWMAP) to promote agribusiness. Speaking at the flag-off ceremony held in Ado Ekiti on Tuesday, the Governor who was represented by the Deputy Governor, Chief Bisi Egbeyemi, said his administration has made incentives available to boost agriculture in the state. He said: “This empowerment programme for farmers on Ekiti State is one of the fulfilment of our promised to strengthen agriculture in our dear state and make it a business that can boost our economy. She identified the major components of the project to include erosion and watershed management, infrastructure investment, institutions and information services, climate change resilience and project management. YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THESE HEADLINES FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNENo Evidence Arab League Sent Warning Message To FG On Biafra MovementCLAIM: A Twitter user claims that the Arab League of Nations sent a warning message to the Nigerian government on the Biafra movement.Fayemi canvasses environmental protection to boost agribusinessFayemi canvasses environmental protection to boost agribusiness

Source: Nigerian Tribune July 13, 2021 20:26 UTC