‘FCTA committed to agric sector revival’

By Abdullahi Muhammad

Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association (NVMA) has lauded the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) for its outstanding contributions to the development of Veterinary Health Services in the FCT.
The Association in its 54th annual conference held in Kano with the theme: “Veterinary Services as Tools for Advancing Economic Growth, Food and National Security”, acknowledged the Administration under the leadership of the Minister of FCT Muhammad Musa Bello, in addressing the age-long challenges in the Veterinary Health service sector.
President of the association, Dr. Godwin Abonyi, commended the Administration for the recruitment of veterinary doctors, noted that the move would help to strengthen the capacity of the secretariat to efficiently perform its responsibilities of delivering standard Veterinary Health Services in the FCT.
He said: “I wish to on behalf of the NVMA, commend the Honorable Minister of FCT Muhammad Musa Bello for his giant strides in this direction” , he said.
He further lauded the FCT Administration for partnering with the Association in the ongoing anti rabies exercise which is ongoing in all the area councils of the FCT.
Responding, Alhaji Numan Barau Danbatta, who represented the Secretary for Agric &Rural Development Secretariat, Hon Nzekwe Stanley Ifeanyichukwu, appreciated the NVMA for the award.
He stated further that it would motivate the Administration to do more in the development of the agricultural sector in its entirety.
He reiterated the readiness of the Administration to continue to implement the necessary policy framework that will ensure the realization and revival of the Agricultural sector.
“Our focus in the FCT Administration is to ensure that farmers get the much needed support both in the areas of access to critical Agricultural inputs as well as strengthening our Agric Extension services to ensure that our farmers are well guided towards boosting food production. Gods willing as soon as the budget is released we shall be moving into the field to support our farmers” he added.
He said that the recruitment was not only aimed at providing gainful employment to youths but also aid in bridging the gap as it pertains to the huge demand for competent Veterinary Health services in the FCT.
He said: “Already, the new doctors have undergone Orientation and reorientation in line with the agenda of the present Administration predicated on dedication to duty and efficient service delivery.

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