BY FRANCIS KADIRI
The Federal Capital Territory Administration has prioritised the completion of various moribund Agricultural projects in the FCT including the Fish Farm project, the Secretary, FCT Agriculture and Rural Development Secretariat, Abubakar Ibrahim, has said.
The Secretary made this known during an inspection visit to Bwari Area Council to assess the performance of some Agric facilities.
At the FCT Fish Farm Estate, which is ongoing, Abubakar assured that efforts will be made within the coming year to put in place infrastructural facilities that are required to facilitate full scale take-off of fish production and processing activities at the centre.
He said, “This is one of the projects that the Administration will be focusing on particularly because of the potentials it has, not just in terms of job and wealth creation for thousands of residents, but also a cash cow for generating revenue for the government and enhancing food security.”
He therefore directed officials of the Department of Fisheries to convene a meeting with contractors that are handling various projects in the Estate, with the view of addressing their challenges and getting them back to work with immediate effect.
The Secretary, who inspected some hatcheries and ponds at the Estate, commended the farmers who commenced production despite challenges.
“I must really commend you for the work you are doing in helping to bridge the gap of the huge demand for fish in the FCT. What I can assure you is that we will try on our part to expedite actions towards supporting your activities here,” said the Secretary
According to him, the Minister of State, FCT, Ramatu Tijani Aliyu, has given the matching orders to ensure that moribund Agricultural projects in the FCT are revived and repositioned towards meeting the yearnings of the FCT populace.
The Secretary was also at the FCT plant nursery in Bwari, where he commended the Forestry Department for doing a good job in the production of various assorted tree seedlings urging them to step up tree planting campaign to mitigate the effect of change.
