Cross River to become net exporter of Banana – Ayade
2nd left, Cross River State Governor, Ben Ayade, Mr Carlos , Paola Brignardolli, and Pavier Linus chukwudi, at Carlos banana plantation, Mexico
Cross River State Governor, Professor Ben Ayade says his administration will soon make the State a net exporter of banana.
Ayade made the disclosure in Mexico moments after overflowing huge acres of Banana farms yesterday.
He expressed delight at the decision of some Mexican farmers to partner the state to establish a huge banana farm in the state.
According to the Governor, banana production and export will help his administration achieve the objective of diversifying and reconstructing the economy of the state.
“This banana farm and estate you are bringing is a thing we are in a hurry to get started. It is a handshake of deep prosperity,” the Governor stated, adding that while naira is what is required to cultivate banana, it is sold in Dollars.
Continuing, the Governor said; “this partnership will diversify and reconstruct the economy of Cross River State. The State has the largest and best soil among the few states in Nigeria that grow banana.”
The governor attributed the recent influx of Direct Foreign Investment (FDI) into the state on the peace and security in the state.
“Our hospitable, calmness and peace are critical for our economic growth. The choice of Cross River repeatedly is because of the peace that investors enjoy in the state. I feel we must love one another and sustain this attitude as this is what gives us added advantage.”
Ayade’s visit to Mexico is a follow-up to an earlier visit paid on him in Calabar by the team of investors led by Mr. Carlos Peniche.
Peniche thanked the Governor for the opportunity given to them to invest in the state. He assured that the partnership would be of tremendous benefit to both parties.
Peniche revealed that the project will start with the cultivation of about 2000 hectares.
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