The Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Driving Sustainable Growth Through the ASSURED Prosperity Agenda
The Bayelsa State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, under the leadership of Governor Douye Diri and the ASSURED Prosperity Agenda, is committed to transforming agriculture into a cornerstone of economic development and food security.
Bayelsa State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Driving Sustainable GrowthThrough the ASSURED Prosperity Agenda
The Bayelsa State Ministry of Agriculture and Natural Resources, under the leadership of Governor Douye Diri’s ASSURED Prosperity Agenda, is committed to creating a supportive environment for farmers to significantly enhance agricultural productivity.
Through strategic policies, access to modern farming techniques, improved infrastructure, and financial support, the Ministry aims to significantly boost agricultural productivity.
This initiative is designed to ensure food security by meeting local consumption needs while positioning Bayelsa as a key player in the export of high-value crops and agricultural products, such as palm oil, cassava, and fisheries, to regional and international markets.
WHAT WE DO
POLICY STATEMENT
To Create an enabling environment for increased food production through innovative solutions aimed at promoting economic growth, youth employment, empowerment and food security in the State.
VISION
To strengthen existing State assets, partnerships and promotion of policies that will positively impact the agricultural sector in Bayelsa State.
MISSION STATEMENT
To develop programs and strategies that identify agricultural sectors and sub-sectors where Bayelsa State has some comparative advantage, using a market system with a private sector driven approach to facilitate the development and growth of commercial agricultural production in the State.
ASSURED AGENDA
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