By Louisa Tatey
The Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Rev. Unimniake Ugbe has rated work progress at the State Cocoa Processing Plant, Ikom and the Rice Processing Mill Ogoja/Yala at 85 Percent completion. Rev. Ugbe stated this during a Media visit to affirm the extent of work on both factories recently.
Rev. ugbe who expressed satisfaction with the level of work on both sites; stated that Governor Ayade projects especially in the Agric sector, are designed to alleviate poverty, generate revenue, create employment for the youth as well as make work easier for the farmers; adding that with this development on ground, Cross River Rice and Cocoa will not be re-bagged elsewhere as it will have its unique Cross River State identity.
Also, the Site Engineer, Mr. Obayemi Dapo of AA Universal Company stated that the Cocoa Processing Factory in Ikom, is the biggest in Africa in terms of capacity as it produces, adding that with the establishment of such factories in the State, farmers will no longer go through the stress of preserving and sourcing for the right market for their products.
Engr. Dapo who spoke about value addition to Cocoa and Rice maintained that plans are on to ensure no wastage as every component of coca and Rice will be converted to something useful as the Rice factory can process Rice and reduce carbohydrate suitable for people having diabetes.
On her part, the Head of Engineering Unit, Ministry of Agric, Mrs. Justina Ulafor, commended the Engineers on site for a job well-done and confirmed that the level of job done is of high standard and in time with Engineering Principles. Engr. Ulafor however thanked Governor Ayade for his initiative especially in the Agric sector.
Similarly, the Mechanical Engineer in charge of installation, Mr. Terry Ilolo said the team of Engineers on site are one of the best and at such installation are done to meet International Standard bearing in mind all safety guidelines and Engineering Principles.
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