The Edo State government is taking significant strides to propel its agricultural sector economy to unprecedented heights, with a strong focus on increasing productivity and embracing sustainable practices.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
This unwavering commitment has attracted the attention and support of crucial development partners who share the state’s core mission of nurturing the sector’s growth while ensuring its long-term competitiveness on the global stage….CONTINUE READING
During a recent high-level meeting, key representatives from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the British High Commission in Abuja, and Propcom+ convened to deliberate on Edo State’s forward-looking agenda.
Mr. Kelvin Uwaibi, the Managing Director of the Edo State Investment Promotion Office (ESIPO), unveiled the state’s strategic partnership with international development collaborators.
This strategic alliance aims to attract investments, particularly in the thriving oil palm value chain and other essential commodities, with the ultimate goal of diversifying the state’s sources of revenue.
Ms. Martine Sobey, the Climate Change and Nature Team Leader at the British High Commission in Abuja, led the FCDO delegation.
Sobey elucidated the delegation’s purpose for visiting Edo State, emphasizing their mission to strengthen the agricultural economy and value chain to enhance productivity and climate resilience through sustainable forest management. This comprehensive approach underscores FCDO’s broader engagement throughout Nigeria.
