By Paulyne Eba
The State Government would partner China to establish China – Nigeria demonstration zone as well as exhibition centre for farm machinery in the State.
To this end, three(3) thousand hectares of land has already been earmarked for the purpose.
Speaking in his office, the Deputy Governor, Professor Ivara Esu disclosed this while receiving a high powered delegation from Changchun China.
He hinted that vital crops such as rice, coconut, medicinal plants would be cultivated in demonstration farm across the State in view of their critical needs to the Nation.
Prof. Esu explained that rice will also be cultivated in other parts of the State to meet growing demands adding that latest experts in farm machinery and technology will be applied to optimize output. He assured the cooperation of the Ayade administration for the emerging agricultural initiative.
The Chairman Changchun Political Consultative Conference and President of Changchun People’s Association for Friendship with foreign countries expressed satisfaction with high level cordiality between Cross River State and Changchun.
The Chinese investor imputed that the issues of capacity building and training as well as exchange programme will top priority list stating that an MOU between the state and China will be signed in Abuja soon to consolidate the partnership.
The Commissioner for Agriculture, Professor Tony Eneji informed that the courtesy call was an early visit to the Chinese State of Changchun, noting that the State Government has put measures in place for a successful agricultural development partnership.
