…We Will Turn Delta State To Food Hub Of Nigeria- Ogwu
Delta State governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori has assured fish farmers of more support in food production..
The governor who was represented by the Commissioner for Trade and Investment, Hon Oligida Samuel gave the assurance during the cluster development programme organised by Small and Medium Enterprises Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN) for Camp 74 Progressive Whales fish farm and processing cluster in Asaba, the state capital..
He said as part of the governor’s four point agenda, there is opportunity for all Deltans to excel in business.
According to him funds have been made available for them to expand their business and improve on food chain in the state,
Presenting the fish smokey kit to the fish farmers, he advised them to remain focus and determined as there was so much to benefit from the state government.
The Chairman of the fish farm, Mr Fidelis Emeka Ogwu while appreciating the governor and SMEDAN for the gesture said they were ready to turn the state to the food hub of the nation.
Ogwu said with the increase in the demand for smoked fish, the smokey kiln would help add more value and profit to their businesses.
He said with the current profit in exportation business, the equipment would enhance the easy processing of their fishes which will in turn be well packaged and sold in large quantity, unlike the fresh fishes.
The Chairman said the smokey kit which will be managed by some selected farmers would help the cooperative generate more revenue..
Ogwu also requested for provision of a solar borehole in the farm so as to enable them have water to feed their fishes.
On his part, the state cordinator of SMEDAN, Mr Leke Babalola said the fish processing equipment will help the fish farmers improve on their businesses.
Babalola said the gesture which is meant for well focused business persons under clusters in the state was a way of ameliorating their plights.
