Governor Soludo has urged the citizens to adopt farming to counter the rising cost of food items and other economic challenges

Governor Charles Soludo has encouraged residents to adopt farming as a means to countering the rising cost of food items and the economic challenges facing the nation.

The Governor gave the advice yesterday, during the 2024 Anambra State New Yam Festival (Iwa Ji) held at Dr. Alex Ekwueme Square, Awka.

Governor Soludo highlighted the significance of the Iwa Ji festival in Igbo culture, noting it as a symbol of the end of the agricultural season and a time for thanksgiving for the year’s harvest.

He urged households across Anambra State to adopt the “Farm to Feed” initiative, advocating production of local foods such as to reduce market dependence.

He encouraged each household to establish a farm, growing vegetables, pepper, and other essential crops, and then announced the launch of “Operation Show Me Your Farm,” beginning with public officials.

The second consecutive winner of Di Ji Anambra, who is from Anaocha LGA, was gifted three million Naira, complemented by a tricycle gift from Ikenga Umuawulu, while the three runners-up received one million naira, each.

The festival was attended by prominent dignitaries, including State Commissioners, Traditional Rulers, and local farmers, and featured cultural displays, yam-cutting ceremonies, and prize presentations