By Our Reporter
ABUJA (CONVERSEER) – Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has been honoured with the Best Governor in Agriculture and Food Security at the 2025 Africa Food Heroes Awards.
The event which held Thursday at the Shehu Musa Yar’adua Centre in Abuja was in recognition of Governor Otu’s administration’s significant contributions to agricultural development and food security in Nigeria.
The award ceremony, organised by the Center for Agropreneurship and Green Economy, celebrated outstanding achievements in the agricultural sector across the continent.
Governor Otu’s transformative efforts in improving agricultural practices and enhancing food security were key factors in his selection for this accolade.
Represented by Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Johnson Ebokpo, the governor expressed gratitude to the organisers and Nigerians who supported Governor Otu in the voting process.
“This award testifies to the hard work and dedication of our team in the Ministry of Agriculture, the agricultural cluster, and the entire government of Cross River State,” Governor Out stated.
He dedicated the award to the people of Cross River State, emphasising the importance of their support in achieving this recognition, averring that the award would inspire his administration to further innovate within the agricultural sector and enhance its value chain.
“We are proud to have made significant progress in ensuring food security in our state and contributing to the nation’s agricultural development,” he said.
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Governor Otu reaffirmed his commitment to improving the lives of citizens through agriculture, stating that his administration would continue to create an enabling environment for farmers, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders in the agricultural sector.
Also honoured was the Executive Chairman of Ogoja Local Government Area, Hon. Chief Christopher Agbe, in recognition of his exceptional strides in driving productivity in agriculture in rural areas.
Hon. Agbe emerged the Agro-Achiever of the year in the “B” category of the awards which involved Council Chairmen in Nigeria pushing the frontiers of food security in the agriculture sector.
The Africa Food Heroes Awards is a renowned event that gathers key stakeholders in the agricultural sector to honor individuals and organisations making impactful contributions to food security and agricultural advancement in Africa.
This year’s edition witnessed the participation of various dignitaries, including governors and ministers, all united in celebrating the progress and innovations within the agricultural field.
