Governor WIKE, who made the promise while speaking at the commissioning of the state cassava processing plant in Afam, Oyigbo local government area, however added that the government will ensure that no one absconds with the money.
The Governor while assuring the central bank that the money borrowed will be properly utilized and repaid in good time, also promise to divest the state governments’ shares in the cassava company to private investors for proper management.
On his part, the minister for agriculture, Sabo Nanono believes that the cassava plantation can help reduce the challenges of insecurity in the country.
The minister also promised to support the company with ten thousand stems of cassava.
The Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele called on government at all levels to work towards diversifying their economy.
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