Governor Umo Eno has unveiled modalities for the full implementation of the Tree Crop Revolution Programme to boost and expand the State’s agricultural value chain under the ARISE Agenda.
Speaking during a meeting with the State Agriculture and Food Security Committee at Government House, Uyo, on Tuesday, September 2, Governor Eno disclosed that one million tree crop seedlings will be cultivated across 6,500 hectares of farmland under the programme.
He explained that the initiative will commence in the last quarter of 2025 and will target individual and family farm holdings. Access will be provided through a dedicated digital portal designed to make participation easier for households. “This approach is intended to encourage inclusiveness, giving every interested household the opportunity to participate in the agricultural renaissance,” he said.
To motivate farmers, the Governor assured that the State government will take over all yields from participating farms. According to him, this measure will serve as a guarantee for a ready market for farmers’ produce while reducing the risk of post-harvest losses.
Stressing the importance of the programme, Governor Eno noted, “The Tree Crop Revolution is a critical plank of the ARISE Agenda. It is aimed at strengthening food sufficiency, generating jobs, and enhancing the State’s capacity for agribusiness, as the crop seedlings have high yield capacity and fruit within two years.”
The meeting further reviewed strategies for effective monitoring, sustainability, and partnership with relevant stakeholders to ensure the programme’s success. Governor Eno emphasized that the effort is necessary for the State to reclaim its pride of place in oil palm production, having declined from number one to four.
The Tree Crop Revolution Programme is expected to open opportunities in agribusiness, create jobs for youths, and increase agricultural productivity while driving food security in the State.