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Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has revealed that the government has signed agreements with various entrepreneurs interested in investing in mechanised agriculture in the state.
Otti made the remarks while speaking with journalists in Umuahia, the state capital, revealing that the investors were preparing to move into their chosen fields in the industry.
He said the government wants to prioritise agriculture as a catalyst for economic development, wealth creation, and employer of both direct and indirect job opportunities.
Governor Otti said through this, the government will reclaim the old farm settlements and concessioned palm plantations scattered across the state.
According to him, in view of the challenges the about 15 months old government met on assumption of office, it is making every effort to boost its revenue generating base and capacity.
“We met a very poor state of accounts but we will continue to pen down on maturing obligations.So far we have been able to operate without borrowing a dime.
On a general note, the governor explained that he doesn’t have a godfather, adding that being installed by the people, has made him focus on his agenda of delivering dividends of democracy to the people.
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