Bayelsa State Governor, Douye Diri, has called on residents of the state to embrace agriculture as his administration steps up efforts to achieve food security and economic diversification.
The Governor made the call while flagging off the 2025-2026 Dry Season Farming Programme at the state-owned rice farm in Otuasega, Ogbia Local Government Area. He announced a monthly grant of N200 million to support farmers and boost food production across the state.
The Dry Season Farming Programme is a strategic intervention by the Bayelsa State Government aimed at promoting all-year-round agricultural production and improving food
availability.
Under the initiative, farmers are provided with essential inputs, technical assistance, and extension services to enhance productivity and ensure successful harvests.
Stakeholders in the agricultural sector express optimism that the initiative is significantly boosting food production and creating employment opportunities across the state.
Governor Diri reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to agriculture as a key driver of economic growth and food sufficiency in Bayelsa State.
Addressing security concerns raised by farmers, Governor Diri issues a stern warning to traditional rulers, vowing to dethrone any community leader found collecting money from herders to allow them into farming communities.
The initiative also prioritises youth and women empowerment, with beneficiaries receiving training and capacity-building support across various agricultural value chains.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
