Abia Invests in Poultry, Piggery to Boost Revenue and Create Jobs

News in Brief:

— Aba South LGA has established poultry and piggery farms in Nnentu community as commercial ventures.

— This is aimed at increasing internally generated revenue, creating jobs and training residents in animal farming.

Aba South Local Government Area (LGA) of Abia State has established commercial poultry and piggery farms in Nnentu community to increase internally generated revenue (IGR), create jobs and equip residents with practical agribusiness skills.

Mayor Obialor Anyanwu disclosed this while presenting his administration’s two-year scorecard, saying the council was developing sustainable revenue sources to reduce its dependence on external funding. He said the poultry farm occupies 14 plots of land, while the piggery covers seven plots. The council also plans to establish a training centre at the site to teach residents animal farming and business management.

Farms Target Revenue and Other Investments

Anyanwu said the projects were designed to provide more sustainable economic opportunities than short-term empowerment initiatives. He disclosed that three buildings had been erected in the poultry section, with two already roofed, while the staff quarters had reached lintel level. He expressed hope that the facilities would become operational before the end of the year.

On healthcare, Anyanwu said the council had completed and equipped 22 primary healthcare centres through a counterpart funding arrangement with the Abia State Government. He added that they conducted free medical tests and treatments as well.

In education, the council has distributed 4,000 school bags to primary school pupils under Governor Alex Otti’s back-to-school initiative, with further distribution planned in phases. He also said more than 130 residents had completed digital skills training across three cohorts.