The Policy Project Interacts with the Governor of Delta State on Agricultural Policy in the State

Oyinkan Chukuka Tasie<otasie@msu.edu> -

Updated from an original article written by Oyinkan Tasie.

The Governor outlined the priority policy areas of the Delta State.

By Oyinkan Tasie


BulletWeekJuly10-2017-1The Feed the Future Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project was received by the Delta State Governor, represented by the Secretary to the Delta State Government on Monday, July 3, 2017. The presentation to the governor outlined the key project objectives within the agricultural sector in Nigeria generally, and for the seven priority states in particular, to be delivered with funding support from USAID Nigeria. The Governor outlined the priority policy areas of the State and reiterated the states’ appreciation of USAID Nigeria and the Policy Project for working with the Government to review the States’ Agricultural Policy and Enabling Laws. Also in attendance at the meeting were the Delta State Commissioner for Agriculture and Natural Resources, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, and the Director, Planning Research and Statistics of the Ministry.

Photo: Dr. Oyinkan Tasie (Faculty Member, Michigan State University) of the Feed the Future Nigeria Agricultural Policy Project addressing the Executive Governor, Delta State represented by the Secretary to the State Government

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