Benue, Rivers collaborate on rice production

Benue and Rivers state governments have commenced discussions to collaborate in the area of agricultural and food value chain production.

Governor Samuel Ortom disclosed this yesterday after receiving the report of the Prof. Dennis A. Ityavyar delegation he sent to Rivers State.

The Governor restated the resolve of his administration to explore the cordial relationship between Benue and Rivers that had existed in time past for the benefit of the present and future generations.

Read Also: CBN: Rice prices to fall as 27,000 metric tonnes hit marketGovernor Ortom commended the delegation for being good ambassadors of the state.

Commissioner for Education, Prof. Dennis Ityavyar who led the state delegation to Rivers State to explore the possibility in that area while presenting the report to the governor at the Benue Peoples House Makurdi commended the Governor for the initiative to rebuild relationship among the minority tribes in the country.

ADVERTISEMENTGovernor Ortom, who is Visitor to the Benue State University, has approved the appointment of His Royal Majesty, King Disrael Gbobo Bob-Manuel II, Owukori IX, Amanyanabo of Abonnema as Chancellor of the institution.

Similarly, Prof. Ityavyar led the Pro-Chancellor of the Benue State University, Prof. Zakarys Gundu, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tor Joe Iorapuu and others to present appointment letter to the new Chancellor in Rivers State.