JUBA, 07 November 2013 – For South Sudan to improve on its agro production and boost food security, there is need for inclusive cooperation and coordination between the national Government and the states Governments, Central Equatoria state minister of agriculture and forestry has said.
Hon. Jacob Kwajie said on Monday was speaking in a meeting with the national minister of Agriculture Hon. Beda Machar when he made the call. “In the last few years, there has been lack of coordination between the national government and particularly my state on issues pertaining agriculture”, he said.
He also called on the development partners in the country to support agricultural projects in the states in order to boost food production. Another state minister for Animal Resources and Fisheries Hon Dr. Ghada James Kila urged the citizens to engage in farming if they are to turn away from poverty.
Hon: Machar Deng said the national ministry of Agriculture is committed to working with the ten states governments particularly in the area of promoting agriculture. He said the government has robust programs to transform agriculture.
Reported by Abdulrazig Juma Abdall