Why Akwa lbom depends on other states for food it can cultivate: Top 10 unfortunate reasons
Although the state has the status of the highest producer of petroleum products in Nigeria, the people of the Promised Land are predominantly farmers and fishermen. Yet Akwa lbom depends on other states for food it can cultivate.
The major food foodstuff consumed in Akwa Ibom State is supplied from other states including neighbouring Cross River and Rivers.
However, experts have confirmed that from the mountainous region of Ini through the City of Uyo to the coastal and mangrove area of Mbo, Akwa Ibom is blessed with fertile lands capable of cultivating any crop including onions and garbage erroneously thought were exclusive rights of the northern states of Nigeria.
What accounts for this?
The second series of multiplication training on organic Agriculture principles and practices held in Uyo has brought to the fore some mind-blowing reasons that have put a question mark on the attitude and mentality of the people and government of the state.
Morenews.ng brings 10 unfortunate reasons Akwa lbom depends on other states for food it can cultivate x-rayed at the Uyo organic agriculture training:
Cultural orientation and poor attitude
Among the top reasons Akwa lbom depends on other states for food it can cultivate is cultural orientation and poor attitude towards farming.
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