Participants in a three-day capacity development workshop organized by the Federal Ministry of Innovation, Science, and Technology in collaboration with the State’s Ministry of Science and Technology have been given a charge by the Ministry’s Commissioner, Dr. Justin Beshel to apply the knowledge gained from the workshop to increase human capacity and agricultural production in the Cross River State.
The Cross River State Commissioner for Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr Justin Beshel, gave the charge on Friday, 1st March 2024, at the end of the workshop which was held at Gomays Plaza, Calabar.
During the workshop, trainees were taught about various aspects of agriculture, including crop cultivation, animal husbandry, and food processing. Dr. Beshel urged the trainees to make use of the skills and knowledge they had acquired during the workshop and start small while waiting for government support.
Dr. Beshel also promised the trainees government support in the form of materials and equipment empowerment to enter the real farming field. He encouraged the trainees to take advantage of the opportunity to learn and make a positive impact in their communities by serving as trainers to other Cross Riverians in the agricultural field.
The Commissioner expressed gratitude to Governor Bassey Otu for creating an enabling environment to foster science and technology in the state. He urged the trainees to spread Otu’s benevolence and goodwill towards empowering Cross Riverians.
Additionally, some of the participants noted that the workshop was a great success while explaining that they were equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to contribute to the development of agriculture in Cross River State. They also hope that they will put what they have learned into practice and help to improve the state’s agricultural sector. Cash gifts and certificates were given to all participants.
