NALDA To Partner Anambra On Agriculture As Soludo Promises Safety Of Investment
The National Agriculture Land Development Agency NALDA) says it will work with the Anambra State government to develop its agriculture sector and boost food sustainability.
Mr Cornelius Adebayo, Executive Secretary of NALDA said this at the second Anambra Investment Summit held at the International Convention Centre, Awka on Thursday.
Adebayo said the agency would collaborate with Anambra in the production of Oil Palm, Rice, Citrus and Maize which the state had shown comparative advantage in.
He said the NALDA would key into the Anambra mixed use industrial project buy helping to develop agro parks to create a viable value chain.
According to him, we shall come with modern farming techniques and community engagements, we believe in the use of agriculture to stimulate local economy.
“NALDA commends Gov. Chukwuma Soludo’s commitment for agriculture transformation and and we are excited to work with the state to improve agriculture and open more land for agriculture,” he said.
In his remark, Dr Cosmas Maduka, Managing Director of Coscharis Group said investors were willing to invest in Anambra if the conditions were right as money would naturally fiiti places where it is safe.
Maduka said he was able to acquire 3,000 hectres of land acquired in Anaku 2015 because the government of Chief Willie Obiano made it possible.
He said the investment in production of Rice had brought immense economic benefits to the state
According to him, we have all it takes to be a great state, investment capital goes where it is welcomed.
“It is time to invest in Anambra, Mr Governor has to hold talks with us,” he said.
On his part, Emeka Offor Managing Director of EEDC called for review of laws to increase electricity generation while urging electricity users to pay their bills for effective delivery.
In his speech, Soludo said Anambra was ready for investment and that the conditions were in place
He said his administration was doing everything M to de risk investments as it was investing heavily in security.
“We are asking people to invest in Anambra in their own interest and not to help us.
“Those who take off in any of the three areas of Mixed use Awka 2.0 and Onitsha 2.0 promises best return on investment in shortest possible time.
“We are deliberate and intentional with our programmes, we are presenting you with bankable projects,” he said.
The second Anambra Investment Summit with the theme “Changing Gear; Accelerating Economic Transformation” was put together by the Anambra State Investigation Promotion and Protection Agency (ANSIPPA).
Earlier in his welcome address Mr Mark Okoye, Managing Director of ANSIPPA said the summit was a
strategic focus into the future..
