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Ministry Distributes Farm Inputs To Cassava Farmers

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3 years ago

October 28, 2023

The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security collaborating with Agricultural Development Project, ADP, in Edo on Thursday distributed farm inputs to 60 cassava farmers across three senatorial districts in Edo State, South-South, Nigeria.

The inputs distributed include cassava cuttings, NPK fertilizers, and chemicals. Reports said.

The Edo Coordinator of the Ministry, Dr Samuel Owoicho, while flagging off the distribution of the inputs, said the Minister’s effort was geared towards ensuring food security for communities and increasing rural incomes.

Owoicho noted that the gesture was made possible through the collaborative effort between the ministry and the Edo State Ministry of Agriculture through its agricultural development programme (ADP).

“Cassava, as we all know, is an important crop for our region; the inputs would not only contribute to ensuring food security but also provide a source of income and livelihood for many farmers.

“Today, the distribution of cassava is not limited to the simple supply of planting materials, but it is an investment in the well-being and prosperity of our agricultural community.

“We recognize the importance of collaboration, and through partnerships like the one we have with the Edo State Ministry of Agriculture and ADP, we can make a significant impact.

“By working together, we strengthen the bonds that bind us to a common goal, which is the growth and sustainability of agriculture in our state,” he said.

The State Coordinator explained that the farmers were selected using systemic random sampling from the database of farmers in the ministry.

He urged the farmers to use the cassava cuttings, fertilizers, and chemicals to make their farm products better.

“Your hard work and dedication are the backbone of our agriculture sector, and with the support of initiatives like these, we can aim for even greater heights.

“Let us remember that today’s event is not only about the cassava we distribute, but also about the positive change and progress it represents,” he added.

A Director in the ministry, Mr Brooks Asebake, said the inputs distribution was one of the several recommendations of a special technical committee established by the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security to assist about 75,000 farmers in collaboration with State ADPs.

Asebake stated that the programme was designed to empower farmers with inputs in agricultural value chains chosen by the state.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Programme Manager, Edo ADP, and Dr. Edward Izevbigie thanked the federal government for always finding the state worthy to benefit from all its agricultural interventions and initiatives.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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2 weeks ago

August 27, 2026

Mariam Balogun

The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.

Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”