{"id":237954,"date":"2025-12-05T16:08:12","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T16:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.name.ng\/news\/sedc-abia-govt-partner-to-boost-agriculture\/"},"modified":"2025-12-05T16:08:12","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T16:08:12","slug":"sedc-abia-govt-partner-to-boost-agriculture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/sedc-abia-govt-partner-to-boost-agriculture\/","title":{"rendered":"SEDC, Abia Govt Partner to Boost Agriculture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>State Ministry of Agriculture recently hosted a top-level delegation from the South East Development Commission (SEDC) to discuss ways both sides can work together to improve agriculture and rural development in the state.<\/p>\n<p>The team was led by Dr. Cliff Ogbede, the Executive Director in charge of Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Rural Development. He said the visit supports the Commission\u2019s mission to speed up development in the South East.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Ogbede explained that the SEDC was officially launched on January 11, 2025, by President Bola Ahmed <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/tinubu\">Tinubu <\/a>to tackle major development challenges in the region. He praised Governor <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/Alex\">Alex <\/a>Otti\u2019s reforms in agriculture and said the Commission is eager to support the state.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-221741 lazyload\" alt=\"SEDC, <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>Govt Partner to Boost Agriculture.&#8221; width=&#8221;790&#8243; height=&#8221;527&#8243; src=&#8221;https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nationalambassadorngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-11.24.13-AM-1.jpeg?resize=790%2C527&amp;ssl=1&#8243; srcset=&#8221;https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nationalambassadorngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-11.24.13-AM-1.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nationalambassadorngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-11.24.13-AM-1.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nationalambassadorngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-11.24.13-AM-1.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nationalambassadorngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-11.24.13-AM-1.jpeg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w&#8221; data-sizes=&#8221;auto&#8221; data-eio-rwidth=&#8221;790&#8243; data-eio-rheight=&#8221;527&#8243;\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript>Abia <\/a>Govt Partner to Boost Agriculture.&#8221; width=&#8221;790&#8243; height=&#8221;527&#8243; srcset=&#8221;https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nationalambassadorngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-11.24.13-AM-1.jpeg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nationalambassadorngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-11.24.13-AM-1.jpeg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nationalambassadorngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-11.24.13-AM-1.jpeg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nationalambassadorngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-11.24.13-AM-1.jpeg?w=1080&amp;ssl=1 1080w&#8221; sizes=&#8221;(max-width: 790px) 100vw, 790px&#8221; data-eio=&#8221;l&#8221;\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>He also noted that the SEDC wants to partner with <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>State to develop farm estates located in the three senatorial zones. The partnership will include planning, technical support, and shared funding to improve farm infrastructure and increase agricultural output.<\/p>\n<p>In his response, the Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Cliff Agbaeze, said the Otti-led administration is fully committed to rebuilding the agricultural sector. He added that the government aims to address long-standing development problems and follow the vision of leaders like Dr. Michael Okpara and Dr. Nnamdi Azikiwe, who promoted agricultural growth in the past.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Agbaeze explained that the state\u2019s development plan focuses on improving existing farm plantations rather than acquiring new land. This, he said, will help strengthen relationships with host communities and ensure development that includes everyone.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-221740 lazyload\" alt=\"SEDC, <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>Govt Partner to Boost Agriculture.&#8221; width=&#8221;350&#8243; height=&#8221;438&#8243; src=&#8221;https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nationalambassadorngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-11.24.14-AM.jpeg?resize=350%2C438&amp;ssl=1&#8243; srcset=&#8221;https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nationalambassadorngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-11.24.14-AM.jpeg?resize=819%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 819w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nationalambassadorngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-11.24.14-AM.jpeg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nationalambassadorngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-11.24.14-AM.jpeg?resize=768%2C961&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nationalambassadorngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-11.24.14-AM.jpeg?w=825&amp;ssl=1 825w&#8221; data-sizes=&#8221;auto&#8221; data-eio-rwidth=&#8221;350&#8243; data-eio-rheight=&#8221;438&#8243;\/><\/p>\n<p><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-221740\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nationalambassadorngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-11.24.14-AM.jpeg?resize=350%2C438&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"SEDC, <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>Govt Partner to Boost Agriculture.&#8221; width=&#8221;350&#8243; height=&#8221;438&#8243; srcset=&#8221;https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nationalambassadorngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-11.24.14-AM.jpeg?resize=819%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 819w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nationalambassadorngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-11.24.14-AM.jpeg?resize=240%2C300&amp;ssl=1 240w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nationalambassadorngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-11.24.14-AM.jpeg?resize=768%2C961&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/nationalambassadorngr.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-12-05-at-11.24.14-AM.jpeg?w=825&amp;ssl=1 825w&#8221; sizes=&#8221;(max-width: 350px) 100vw, 350px&#8221; data-eio=&#8221;l&#8221;\/><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Mrs. Ijeoma Adanma Aguwa, welcomed the delegation and assured them of the Ministry\u2019s full support. The State Director of Lands, ESV Mong Uduma, also promised technical assistance from his office.<\/p>\n<p>Officials at the meeting included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dr. Cliff Agbaeze Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture<\/li>\n<li>Mrs. Ijeoma Adanma Aguwa, PhD Permanent Secretary<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Ojo Uma Ojo State Director of Agriculture<\/li>\n<li>ESV Mong Uduma State Director of Lands<\/li>\n<li>Samuel O. Titilaye Representative of the Acting Surveyor-General<\/li>\n<li>ESV Ucheibe A. O. Community Liaison Officer<\/li>\n<li>ESV Ikpa Kelechi U. Principal Land Officer<\/li>\n<li>The SEDC delegation included:<\/li>\n<li>Dr. Cliff Ogbede Executive Director, NRARD<\/li>\n<li>Engr. Dr. Charles Ajah \u2013 Consultant<\/li>\n<li>Amb. Dr. Timothy Ihemadu \u2013 Consultant<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Nnamdi Umunakwe Programme Officer<\/li>\n<li>Mr. Olugbenga Fashola Programme Officer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The visit represents an important step toward building a strong partnership that aims to make <a href=\"https:\/\/abiaradiostations.com.ng\/news\/abia\">Abia <\/a>State a leading center for modern and sustainable agriculture in the South East.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sharedaddy sd-block sd-like jetpack-likes-widget-wrapper jetpack-likes-widget-unloaded\" id=\"like-post-wrapper-220085326-221731-693301f38a51e\" data-src=\"https:\/\/widgets.wp.com\/likes\/?ver=15.3.1#blog_id=220085326&amp;post_id=221731&amp;origin=nationalambassadorngr.com&amp;obj_id=220085326-221731-693301f38a51e\" data-name=\"like-post-frame-220085326-221731-693301f38a51e\" data-title=\"Like or Reblog\">\n<h3 class=\"sd-title\">Like this:<\/h3>\n<p><span class=\"button\"><span>Like<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"loading\">Loading&#8230;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"sd-text-color\"\/><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"sd-link-color\"\/><\/div>\n<p><h3 class=\"jp-relatedposts-headline\"><em>Related<\/em><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Abia State Ministry of Agriculture recently hosted a top-level delegation from the South East Development Commission (SEDC) to discuss ways both sides can work together to improve agriculture and rural development in the state. 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