As part of efforts towards food security, boosting agro-industrialisation and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) development drive, farmers, communities, and IT startups in the state have received inputs and grants worth over N4.6bn from the Governor of Enugu State, Dr. Peter Mbah.

Speaking at Okpara square during the ceremony, Governor Mbah said that it was imperative to nurture small scale entrepreneurs for sustainable growth through the provision of the key enablers since they remain the lifeblood of economic development.

Mbah stated: “Consequently, 12,000 small-holder farmers would each receive one bag of fertiliser, which the federal government had graciously donated to all states.

“In addition, we would be giving out 51 power tillers worth N2m each to farmers from across farming clusters in Enugu State.”

Also in his address, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Agro-Industrialisation, Patrick Ubru, enjoined the farmers and other beneficiaries to reciprocate government’s massive support through prudent application of the inputs and grants to create jobs, trigger revolution in the agricultural industry, and boost the state’s economy.

In his response, the Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Enugu State Chapter, Romanus Eze, assured the governor that the farmers and other beneficiaries would not disappoint the government.

“We have never had it so good. Therefore, we will not disappoint you. We promise you concrete results, for to whom much is given, much is also expected,” Eze assured.