Bayelsa Governor Directs LGA Chairmen to Engage in Large-Scale Farming

Governor Douye Diri of Bayelsa State has directed the eight Local Government Chairmen in the state to engage in mechanized agriculture to boost food production. The governor emphasized the need for the state to focus on areas where it has a comparative advantage, such as fish farming, rice, and cassava production.


The governor's directive is aimed at increasing food production and improving the state's economy. By engaging in large-scale farming, the state expects to reduce its reliance on imported food items and improve food security. The initiative is also expected to create jobs and stimulate economic growth in the state.

The initiative is expected to have numerous benefits for the state, including:

- Increased food production

- Improved food security

- Job creation

- Economic growth

- Reduced reliance on imported food items

- Diversification of the state's economy

To ensure the success of this initiative, Governor Diri has directed the State ministries of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Marine and Blue Economy, Lands and Survey, and the Local Government and Chieftaincy to work closely with the LGA Chairmen. The ministries will provide support in the acquisition of land for farming and other aspects of the initiative.

The LGA Chairmen have expressed their readiness to carry out the governor's directive and key into massive agriculture. They have pledged to work closely with the state government to ensure the success of the initiative. With the support of the state government, the LGA Chairmen are expected to make significant strides in boosting food production and improving the state's economy.

The governor's initiative is a welcome development, given the state's potential for agriculture. By prioritizing areas of comparative advantage and providing support to LGA Chairmen, Bayelsa State can increase its food production, improve food security, and create jobs for its citizens. The success of this initiative will depend on the effective implementation and collaboration between the state government and the LGA Chairmen.


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