Abia Government to Mark 2025 World Food Day

The Abia State Government has announced plans to commemorate the 2025 World Food Day celebration through the Ministry of Agriculture.

In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Cliff Agbaeze, FCIB, the event will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the International Conference Centre (ICC), Umuahia, starting at 10:00 a.m.

This year’s theme, “Hand in Hand for Better Food and a Better Future,” highlights the need for collective action in building sustainable, resilient, and inclusive food systems.

The statement emphasized the importance of partnerships among government institutions, development agencies, research organizations, the private sector, and local communities in tackling hunger and malnutrition. It added that the event will provide a platform for dialogue and collaboration among key stakeholders in the agricultural value chain.

His Excellency, Dr. Alex Chioma Otti, OFR, Governor of Abia State, will serve as the Chief Host of the occasion. Other dignitaries expected to attend include the Deputy Governor, Engr. Ikechukwu Emetu; the Secretary to the State Government; the Chief of Staff; the Head of Service; Honourable Commissioners; members of the House Committee on Agriculture; and representatives of farmers’ associations.

Guests and participants are encouraged to be seated before the Governor’s arrival.

Signed:
Oluchi Franklin-Oji
Public Relations Officer, Ministry of Agriculture