By CHINYERE Nnaemeka
In view of the motion moved by the Member Representing Oru West State Constituency in the Imo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Dominic Ezerioha, the lawmakers have urged Governor Hope Uzodimma to convert the old Flour Mill project at Mgbidi in the LGA, to Agro-Industrial Complex.
As part of the prayer of the motion, they also urged the governor to constitute a multi stakeholder task force in Oru West comprising representatives from Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Ministry of Environment, the Oru West LGA Chairman, Industrial expert and two community leaders to evaluate the potentials for an Integrated Agro-Industrial Complex on the designated land.
The motion which was presented, on Thursday, by Ezerioha, and seconded by Oru East lawmaker, Rt. Hon. Chigozie Nwaneri during the House plenary, also called on the governor to direct the Oru West LGA Chairman to carry out perimeter measurement and fencing of the entire 32,400 square meters of land with immediate effect.
Throwing more light on the motion, the Oru West legislator noted that the 32,400 square Meters land acquired by the State Government during the time of the old Imo State in 1986, for the aim of establishing a Flour Mill, has not been actualized.
He noted that the said land is gradually being taken over by land grabbers and hence the need for the state government to urgently recover it for its original purpose or establish the Integrated Agro-Industrial Complex there.
He continued that he is suggesting for the land to be used for the agro complex as it is essential for every local government to venture into massive agriculture for the enhancement of food security in the state.
Ezerioha noted that when this is achieved, that it will bring about sustainable development in the Agriculture sector, create employment for the people of the area, and boost the economy of the LGA and the state at large.
Speaking in favour of the motion, the Chief Whip, Rt. Hon. Chigozie Nwaneri stated that the flour mill is one of the greatest industry Imo has, that has the capacity of employing more than 1000 people.
Lamenting that it has been abandoned, Nwaneri noted that, recovering it and converting it to the Integrated Agro Industrial Complex to produce food is wonderful idea, as it will not just provide food for the LGA, but the entire state.
Adding his voice, Obinna Egu pointed out that there is need for all government property laying fallow to be recovered from land grabbers and be put into proper use to avoid such occurence.
The conversion he said is a welcome idea, which will not only increase the IGR of the state, but also reduce crime in the state, as the youth will be busy working there.
The Isu lawmaker, Hon. Kingsley Ozurumba pointed out that Agro industrial hub is what is needed right now in the state, as venturing into agriculture is being emphasized in the whole country and putting up such will aid Imo State enhance its food security.
Others are – Minority Leader, Rt. Princewill Amuchie, Majority Leader, Rt. Hon. Kanayo Onyemaechi, Mbaitoli lawmaker, Hon. Innocent Ikpamezie, Onuimo legislator, Hon. James Esile.
As there was no one against the motion, the Speaker, Rt Hon Chike Olemgbe put the motion to vote and the Ayes had it.
He further directed the Clerk to convey the resolution of the House to the appropriate quarters.
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