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Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, in partnership with the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria, has overseen the successful distribution of agro equipment across the eight LGAS of Rivers West. The distributed tools, including fish kilns, cassava graters, and irrigation machines, aim to empower skilled farmers and improve agricultural productivity in the region.
Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, representing Rivers West Senatorial District, has successfully facilitated the distribution of essential agro-processing and irrigation equipment to skilled beneficiaries across the eight local government areas of the district.
The distribution, carried out in collaboration with the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN), included fish kilns, cassava graters, melon shellers, fish grills, and irrigation machines. The initiative aims to empower local farmers, enhance agro-processing capacity, and improve food production and income levels in the region.
Senator Banigo announced the achievement in a statement posted on Apr. 22, 2025, reaffirming her commitment to agricultural development and economic empowerment in Rivers West.
“This distribution represents another step forward in strengthening local agriculture and ensuring our skilled beneficiaries have the tools needed to thrive,” she stated.
The partnership with ARCN underscores a strategic effort to bridge the gap between agricultural research and rural productivity, ensuring that farmers benefit from modern technologies tailored to local needs.
Beneficiaries from all eight local government areas — Ahoada West, Ahoada East, Abua/Odual, Akuku-Toru, Asari-Toru, Bonny, Degema, and Ogba/Egbema/Ndoni — received equipment tailored to their specific agricultural practices.
The initiative aligns with broader national goals of boosting food security and supporting smallholder farmers through technology-driven solutions.
