Collaboration vital for agricultural sector transformation
The two Kavango regions have water in abundance and fertile soil with favourable climatic conditions that are suitable for agriculture.
PHILLEPUS UUSIKU
Kavango East Governor Bonifatius Wakudumo has called on Agribank to partner his office on his plans to transform the agricultural sector in his region. The Governor made this plea while addressing Agribank stakeholders during the “Let’s Talk” stakeholders engagement session in Rundu recently.
Wakudumo noted that it is saddening for the two Kavango regions to be classified as the poorest in the country, whilst having water in abundance and fertile soil with favourable climatic conditions that are suitable for agriculture.
“I want after 5 years that are given to me to serve this region, to have made the agriculture sector more productive and sustainable in this region. Therefore, I want Agribank to come on board. In terms of land, I have a good relationship with the traditional authorities. We can avail massive land for agricultural purposes,” he stated.
The Governor urged Agribank’s leadership to visit and familiarise themselves with current agricultural projects in the region.
On his part, Agribank’s Chief Executive Officer CEO, Sakaria Nghikembua welcomed the Governor’s proposal and assured him of the bank’s commitment towards engagements with regional leadership and farmers. “We are fully aligned in terms of our thinking. My team and I attach quite a lot of value to these engagements. We stand ready to engage,” Nghikembua said. - [email protected]
Kavango East Governor Bonifatius Wakudumo has called on Agribank to partner his office on his plans to transform the agricultural sector in his region. The Governor made this plea while addressing Agribank stakeholders during the “Let’s Talk” stakeholders engagement session in Rundu recently.
Wakudumo noted that it is saddening for the two Kavango regions to be classified as the poorest in the country, whilst having water in abundance and fertile soil with favourable climatic conditions that are suitable for agriculture.
“I want after 5 years that are given to me to serve this region, to have made the agriculture sector more productive and sustainable in this region. Therefore, I want Agribank to come on board. In terms of land, I have a good relationship with the traditional authorities. We can avail massive land for agricultural purposes,” he stated.
The Governor urged Agribank’s leadership to visit and familiarise themselves with current agricultural projects in the region.
On his part, Agribank’s Chief Executive Officer CEO, Sakaria Nghikembua welcomed the Governor’s proposal and assured him of the bank’s commitment towards engagements with regional leadership and farmers. “We are fully aligned in terms of our thinking. My team and I attach quite a lot of value to these engagements. We stand ready to engage,” Nghikembua said. - [email protected]
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