Nigerian govt giving grants, loans to non-farmers - Abia monarch

The traditional ruler of Uzi-Amizi autonomous community Olokoro in Umuahia South LGA of Abia State, Eze Cyril Ogbenna says that genuine farmers in the country are being sidelined from government agricultural support programs.

He said that those tilling the soil to feed the nation are being sidelined when it comes to grants and loans, while the office-bound agricultural officers and politicians who have no business in agriculture enjoy the packages.

Eze Ogbenna, who spoke to journalists at his palace this week, also raised concern about the persistent attacks on farmers by alleged herdsmen, warning that it would further aggravate the food and economic challe...
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