Ekiti Trains 38 Newly Recruited Agricultural Produce Officers.

Ekiti Trains 38 Newly Recruited Agricultural Produce Officers.

By Olamide Akinwumi

 

The Ekiti State Government has commenced a two-day training programme for 38 newly recruited Agricultural Produce Officers in a bid to strengthen its revenue generation drive through the agricultural value chain.

The training, which began on Tuesday, is being organised by the Agricultural Produce Department, a critical revenue-generating unit under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security.

Speaking at the opening session, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr Boluwade Ebenezer, charged the officers to be diligent and proactive in discharging their duties, particularly in managing the downstream activities of the agricultural value chain.

He emphasized the significance of their roles in boosting government revenue and enhancing food security across the state.

Boluwade also expressed appreciation to Governor Biodun Oyebanji for his continuous support to the agricultural sector, describing the administration's commitment as pivotal to the sector’s ongoing reforms.

The newly recruited officers are expected to be deployed across various parts of the state upon completion of the training.