The traditional ruler of Umuawulu Igwe Joel Egwuonwu, has highlighted the importance of agriculture, wondering what life would be without farmers.
Igwe Egwuonwu who stated this while briefing the press ahead of the community’s New Yam festival, pledged his administration’s commitment towards assisting small scale farmers to actualize their agricultural potential.
The traditional ruler disclosed that one of the expected highlights of the event would be presentation of incentives and palliatives to farmers to sustain their business.
According to him, this year’s Iwa Ji ceremony will also feature Agric Show to reward outstanding farmers who recorded big yields.
The royal father further hinted that all Covid-19 protocols would be strictly observed, and disclosed that a night of prayer would precede the day.
He commended Governor Willie Obiano for his purposeful leadership, calling on the citizens to reciprocate by giving him unalloyed support.
On his part, a member of the Umuawulu Igwe -in – Council, Chief Chike Oranye commended Igwe Egwuonwu for his ingenuity in initiating presentation of prizes to participating farmers during the festival as well as assisting farmers to encourage them and promote agriculture. .
