Abia State has joined eight other Niger Delta states scheduled to benefit from the Federal Government Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises programme (Life- ND). LifeND Livelihood Abia FamilyEnterprisesProgramme Nigeria NigerDelta
The programme, which was borne out of the recognition of the need to diversify the export earnings of government and alter its economic strategy, is anchored on Vision 2020 that emphasizes a diversified private sector-led economy, agricultural growth and employment generation.
The Life-ND National Liaison Officer Dr. Chinwe Onyegbula, said the overall goal is to realize a transformed rural economy in which the rural population can derive prosperity and equal benefit. The State Coordinator, Dr Uchenna Onyeizu, said the first phase of the programme covers 10 of the 17 local council and 10 communities per area based on defined criteria.
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