From Isaac Ojo Awka
Anambra State governor, Prof Charles Soludo has flagged off farm-to-feed campaign programme in Amansea, Awka North LGA of the state.
Gov Soludo revealed that the initiative is one of the positive steps to move the state and country forward.
He said, “We are here as part of our own response to the issues surrounding hunger. While others in some places are protesting, Anambra state is not protesting.
“I want to thank our youths and everyone who are going about their businesses. We are here to take positive steps to move the state and country forward.
“Our people are not participating in the protest, not because they don’t feel the pain, but because they want to be part of the solution. The youths want to embrace their destinies and I want to commend you for that”, he added.
“This is citizens’ action against hunger in partnership with government. We want to turn our challenges into opportunities. The farm to feed campaign is a simple partnership deal to end hunger within the next 12 months.
“The citizens have a lot to do, including public servants. The only job allowed by the constitution for public servants is farming.
“If everyone starts producing, the pressure on food prices will reduce. Turn every vacant piece of land to farm, rent a space if you can, but plant something.
Gov Soludo expressed readiness to collaborate with organisations and work out schemes, saying that soon, his administration will celebrate the farm champions.
