A former Special Adviser to the immediate-past Governor of Cross River State on Cocoa Development and Control, Dr Oscar Ofuka, has said the proposed Ogoja State is economically viable and can be sustained through cocoa production and its value chain.
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – Cross River State has declared a bold transition from exporting raw cocoa and coffee to processing premium products locally, aiming to drive job creation, value addition, and inclusive growth within the agricultural sector. This was the central message delivered by the State’s Commissioner for Agriculture and Irrigation Development, Hon. Johnson Ebokpo, during…
Women farmers in Cross River State, particularly in the communities of Apiapum and Agwagune in Obubra and Biase Local Government Areas, are facing increased hardship due to the escalating effects of climate change, mainly flooding.
ABEOKUTA (CONVERSEER) – The Chairman, Ogun State Agricultural Development Corporation (OGSADC), Evang. Olalekan Ifede has charged members of staff to re-double their efforts at resuscitating various farm projects covered by the Corporation. The charge came during the first inaugural meeting with the management, staff of the Corporation and board members, held at the Conference Room…
OUAGADOUGOU (CONVERSEER) – Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has expressed satisfaction following his official visit to Bobo-Dioulasso from 21 to 24 May 2025, highlighting major investments aimed at boosting national development and self-sufficiency. In a statement released at the conclusion of the four-day mission, on Saturday, President Traoré detailed the delivery of agro-pastoral equipment…
