The Rivers State Government says as part of deliberate efforts to ensure Food Security, it is investing in rural infrastructure, improving access to markets, and providing training in sustainable farming practices.
Governor Sir Siminalayi Fubara, made this assertion during the Celebration of the 2024 World Food Day at Rumuodomaya Centre of Excellence in Port Harcourt on Wednesday.
Speaking through his Deputy, Professor Ngozi Nma Odu, Governor Fubara said Rivers State is blessed with fertile land and hardworking people, noting that her cassava fields, yam farms, and fish ponds are not just economic assets; but the lifeblood of her culture.
He said this year’s theme, “Right to Foods for Better Life and Better Future,” resonates deeply with his administration’s mission in the State, adding that food is a fundamental human right, a cornerstone of health and the foundation upon which we build our lives and communities.
“Let us envision a Rivers State where no child goes to bed hungry, where our markets overflow with locally grown products,e, and where farming is a respected and rewarding profession,” the governor said.
