The Abia State Government has announced the commencement of disbursement of interest-free loans to 302 youths trained in agricultural ventures within the state.
The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Okey Kanu made the announcement during a press briefing regarding the outcomes of the State Executive Council meeting at the Government House in Umuahia.
The commissioner stated that the beneficiaries of the loans were sponsored for the training program as part of the government’s efforts to boost food production in the state.
He assured that the Ministry of Agriculture would oversee the disbursement process to ensure it adheres to proper protocols, thereby maximizing the intended impact of the funding.