Governor of Anambra State, Prof. Chukwuma Charles Soludo, has launched the “Farm To Feed Campaign” initiative in the state.

The programme which aims to encourage and mobilise people to venture into farming, was flagged off by the governor at a farm in Amansea, Awka North local government area.

In his speech, Soludo revealed that the initiative is one of the positive steps to move the state and country forward. We are here as part of our own response to the issues surrounding hunger. While others in some places are protesting, Anambra state is not protesting. I want to thank our youths and everyone who are going about their businesses.

“We are here to take positive steps to move the state and country forward. Our people are not participating in the protest, not because they don’t feel the pain, but because they want to be part of the solution. The youths want to embrace their destinies and I want to commend you for that.

“This is citizens’ action against hunger in partnership with government. We want to turn our challenges into opportunities,” the governor stated.

The governor recalled that his administration has already distributed over one million palm and coconut seedlings, with a target of ten million seedlings before the end of his tenure.

“The farm to feed campaign is a simple partnership deal to end hunger within the next 12 months. The citizens have a lot to do, including public servants. The only job allowed by the constitution for public servants is farming,” the governor noted.

He expressed his administration’s readiness to collaborate with organisations and work out schemes, saying that soon, his administration will celebrate the farm champions.