All plans for the Kogi Agricultural Development Project, (ADP) maiden ‘Cassava City Day’ which is aimed at exploring the opportunities and prospects of cassava production has been concluded
Oyisi Okatahi, managing director of ADP, said this in a statement in Lokoja recently, adding that the programme which had explored the treasures of cassava crop in the state, would be in collaboration with Kogi Ministry of Agriculture.
He also disclosed that the programme would expose participants to ways of exploring the opportunities in cassava farming, processing, storage, and marketing.
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“The programme, which will hold November 15 at the Confluence Stadium, will also educate participants on cassava project financing, packaging, technology, sales, marketing and its entire value chain,” Okatahi said.
The 12,500 hectares cassava farm city which is located at Osara in Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi involves farmers, dealers extension agent, and crop processors, agrochemicals and equipment.
Otahi also disclosed that cultural music competition involving Igala, Ebira, Okun, Bassa, Nupe, Ogori-Magongo, Gwari, Kakanda, Oworo, Idoma and Eggan ethnic groups, will be part of the event.
