The Anambra State government has set aside N200 million for the procurement and distribution of endangered Igbo traditional fruit tree seedlings in the 2026 fiscal year. The commissioner for agriculture, Foster Ifejiofor, announced this during a briefing with journalists after a bilateral meeting with the Finance and Appropriation Committee of the Anambra State House of Assembly on the 2026 budget proposal.
Mr Ifejiofor explained that the programme includes the procurement of 60,000 Ukwa (African breadfruit) seedlings at the cost of N1,500 each, totaling N90 million. He also said that 40,000 Udala (African star apple) seedlings and 20,000 bitter kola seedlings will be purchased at a combined cost of N84 million. According to him, the state will further procure 10,000 raffia seedlings and 16,000 Ogbono seedlings for N26 million.
He stated that the seedlings will be distributed across the 21 local government areas of the state to boost household incomes and support environmental sustainability. He added that the Governor Chukwuma Soludo-led administration understands the value of agriculture and continues to create opportunities for youths to take part in the sector.
Mr Ifejiofor also revealed that the state government will embark on a palm revolution as one of its major economic transformation strategies. He said no fewer than 100,000 households will receive oil palm and other economic tree seedlings during the 2026 fiscal year.
The commissioner noted that agricultural development in the state has been strengthened by ongoing supportive programmes. He highlighted that programmes such as road infrastructure projects have opened up rural communities for increased farming activities.
