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Onu Ugu Women of Item Ward A, Bende LGA Pledge Unwavering Support to Gov. Otti as Commissioner for Agriculture Reaffirms Commitment to Women-Led Agricultural Growth in Abia
The Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Cliff Agbaeze, FCIB, received a delegation of the Onu Ugu Women Group from Item Ward A, Bende Local Government Area of Abia State, during a courtesy visit aimed at strengthening collaboration and reaffirming support for the policies and programmes of the Abia State Government.
The visit provided a platform for the women’s group to formally engage with the Honourable Commissioner and to reiterate their solidarity and unwavering support for the administration of the Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, particularly in the area of agricultural reforms and inclusive development.
In his response, Dr. Cliff Agbaeze expressed deep appreciation to the delegation for the visit and their show of support for the current administration. He assured the group that their requests and concerns would receive due consideration, while reaffirming the state government’s strong commitment to empowering women farmers as critical stakeholders in agricultural productivity and food security.
The Honourable Commissioner encouraged the Onu Ugu Women Group to align their initiatives with the existing agricultural policies and programmes of the Abia State Government, noting that synergy between government and grassroots organisations remains key to achieving sustainable development in the sector.
He further urged the women to actively participate in the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration exercise, stressing that possession of a voter’s card is a vital tool for sustaining reforms and entrenching good governance under the leadership of Governor Alex Otti.
Earlier in her address, the Coordinator of the group, Mrs. Harmony Ijeoma Agwu, commended the Honourable Commissioner for his dedication to revitalising the agricultural sector in Abia State. She called for closer collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture to empower women farmers, boost agricultural output, and enhance food security across communities in the state.
Also speaking, the Welfare Officer of the Onu Ugu Women Group, Bende LGA Chapter, Ezinne Ijeoma Ogba Nwokoro, appealed to the Honourable Commissioner for assistance in securing an office space that would serve as a permanent meeting venue for the group and support its organisational and welfare activities.
The courtesy visit was attended by notable stakeholders, including the Organising Secretary of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Bende Chapter, Comrade Chima Agu, and the Item Ward A Labour Party Chairman, Hon. Goodluck Ironwa, who both commended the women for their unity and civic engagement in support of the state’s devel
opment agenda.