25/07/2023
CES-GOVERNOR ADIL FLAGS OFF OVER 13 TRACTORS TO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TO BOOST FOOD PRODUCTION
JUBA-TUESDAY 25TH JULY 2023
The Governor of Central Equatoria State,H.E Emmanuel Adil Anthony has handed over 13 tractors to the County Commissioners to boost food production across the State.
Today's handover comes towards fulfilment of the State Government strategic direction on economy revival through agriculture.
Speaking during the handing-over ceremony,Governor Emmanuel affirmed his Government's commitment towards revival of the economy through agriculture,saying that these tractors are associated with farming and directs for immediate dispatch of the tractors to the six counties so as to fight food insecurity.
" on behalf of the Government of Central Equatoria State, I am honored to hand over these tractors as it affirms the revival of the economy through agriculture. Direct that these tractors should be taken to all counties and urged the minister to establish cooperative society ",said Adil.
The Governor further directs the Ministry of Agriculture,Forestry and environment to promptly establish cooperative societies to streamline the usage of the availed tractors to propel massive cultivation.
"I urged the Ministry to establish cooperative societies as this is yet the beginning and we hope for more of these of machineries to come ,Governor further stated.
Accordingly to the distribution modality unveiled by the lined Ministry,each county shall have two tractors allocated.
In attendance were,the State Speaker, Rt.Hon. Peter Wani Elia,Deputy Governor, Hon.Sarah Nene,State Advisors, Ministers, technocrats and other key Government officials.
