Federal Government empowers 100 poultry farmers in Abia State

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has empowered 100 poultry farmers by distributing galvanized battery cages, point-of -lay birds and feeds in Abia State.

The distribution of items to the farmers in Ikwuano/Umuahia Federal Constituency was during a brief ceremony in Umuahia on Friday.

The project was initiated and attracted by Rep. Sam Onuigbo, to his constituency.

Onuigbo said the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Alh. Muhammed Nanono said that the poultry industry was overwhelmed by the demands in the market.

Nanono, who was re-presented by the ministry’s Regional Director, Mr. Felix Kehis, urged the beneficiaries to maximize the opportunity.

Onuigbo further said that the essence of training and empowering his constituents was to enable them take advantage of the huge opportunities the industry offered.

Onuigbo, who was represented by Mr. Loveday Okwuonu, urged the beneficiaries to utilize the knowledge and resources provided to gainfully engage themselves, as well as be employers of labour.

“We are not just empowering you to disappear, but I will look forward to positive feedbacks on your journey,” he said.