Distribution Of Oil And Coconut Palm Seedlings Commences In Anambra
Anambra State Government has commenced the distribution of 670,000 oil palm and coconut seedlings to citizens in the state.
The aim of the exercise is to empower Ndi-Anambra and residents who are economically vulnerable.
The Commissioner for Information, Sir Paul Nwosu, made this known in Awka.
Giving other details the Commissioner said, “It is intended that each beneficiary shall get between 3 to 5 seedlings, thus ensuring equitable distribution based on households, kindreds/Umunna, villages and wards.
“It is estimated that a minimum of 140,000 households shall be so empowered in the exercise.
“Local Government and Ward Steering Committees constituting Ward Councillors, Ward Chairmen, Women Leaders, Youth Leaders and village Chairmen in the constituent wards have been established to execute the task of distribution*.
The Information Commissioner also informed that seedlings are being distributed at 2,000 per ward.
“The seedlings have been delivered to the Local Governments where the Transition Committee Chairmen received same, and that thereafter, the seedlings were distributed to the wards; whence the ward steering committees have commenced distribution to beneficiaries.
“Most importantly, all seedlings are to be accounted for. The details of the beneficiaries must be acquired and provided, while ownership of PVC is compulsory for any would-be beneficiary.
“The details shall include:
Full Names; Ward; Village;
Kindred/Umunna; Poll unit code e.g 04-00-00-000; PVC number; Party card number, if available.
“The Governor Charles Chukwuma Soludo agriculture revolution in Anambra State is in full throttle.
“Surely, Solution is here!” he assured.
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