The Chairman of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Enugu State, Dr. Eric Odo, has faulted negative media reports (not Aproko Republic) of his recent appointment of Senior Special Assistants (SSAs) on Agriculture, Garden, Yam and Pepper.
Odo said the appointment of SSAs on Agriculture, Garden Egg, Yam and Pepper was a strategic move to boost production of the crops in large quantity, to satisfy local demands and for export.
Odo maintained that it was important to point out that Igbo-Etiti do well in growing these crops which it has great comparative advantage hence the need to engage individuals who have the competence to develop that aspect of agriculture.
This, he said was to ensure that local farmers receive adequate attention, needed resources, support, and expertise to enhance production, improve market access, and increase income for farmers.
According to him, “In essence, the appointment, which is wrongly misunderstood by disgruntled individuals, bad losers and opposition, reinforces his determination to creating a thriving local economy based on the strengths and potentials of Igbo-Etiti’s agricultural landscape.
The chairman added that the decision was a well-thought-out one aimed at enhancing productivity, job creation, and to uplift farmers and communities in a way that resonates with both short-term and long-term development goals.
