A Cassava Seed Multiplication Committee has been set up by the State government to interface with stakeholders in cassava value chain and off takers, who will also establish and maintain stock of cassava seeds for proper distribution in the State.

The Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Uduak Udo-inyang, while inaugurating the committee in his office recently says the committee will sensitize and mobilize cassava growers in the state.

Dr Udo-inyang stated that it was imperative for cassava seed multiplication committee be inaugurated to undertake training of cassava farmers, groups on modern and improved cassava production techniques for better yields.

The cassava development committee, according to the Commissioner, “will source and distribute different improved inputs, seedlings, fertilizers, tools and equipments for use by farmers across the state.”

Representing the Commissioner on the Occasion, the permanent Secretary in the ministry, Elder Ekpo reiterated that the Committee will do proper data capturing of Cassava growers and establish data bank of same in the State.

The Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Moses Akpan, in his response, appreciated the Commissioner for giving him the opportunity to serve the State at another level and pledged that his committee will be efficient in delivering tangible results towards ensuring cassava revolution in the state.

The Committee members are: - Mr. Moses Akpan , Chairman; Engr Francis Unit, member; Mr. Pual Udo while Mr. Emmanuel Akpan is the Secretary.

story for the gods

They should involve Tecno so they have a first hand knwoledge of how he came about his big big cassava.