The Delta State Government has called on all civil servants to actively engage in agriculture, particularly homestead farming. The appeal was made by the Head of Service, Dr. Mininim Oseji, during a strategic visit to the state’s Homestead Agricultural Project in Asaba, spearheaded by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Mr. Val Arenyeka.
Dr. Oseji highlighted the urgent need for food sufficiency and community-based agriculture in the face of economic challenges and growing demand for affordable, fresh produce. She emphasized that civil servants now have a golden opportunity to contribute directly to food production, thanks to the recently approved three-day work schedule introduced by Governor Sheriff Oborevwori. This policy allows workers to utilize their free days for productive ventures, including farming.
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According to Oseji, the Delta Government is committed to eradicating hunger not just within the state, but as a model for national food security. She promised full collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture to ensure civil servants and residents alike have the resources and support to succeed in farming initiatives. “Our goal is simple but powerful, to eliminate hunger in Delta State and inspire other regions in Nigeria to follow suit,” she stated.
Commissioner Arenyeka, who welcomed the Head of Service to the project site, expressed his gratitude and reiterated his dedication to transforming agricultural practices across Delta. “By the time I leave office, homestead farming will no longer be an option, it will be a lifestyle in every home,” he declared.
This push for grassroots agriculture aligns with Delta State’s broader vision of sustainable development and food independence. With civil servants now at the forefront of this agricultural revolution, the state is setting the pace for other Nigerian states to prioritize farming as a solution to hunger, poverty, and unemployment.
