Anambra hits 210, 000mt (Metric Tonnes) target in rice production

The Commissioner for Agriculture in Anambra, Mr Afam Mbanefo, said on Monday that the state has reached its target of achieving self-sufficiency in rice production. Mbanefo made the disclosure at a Commodity Alliance Forum/Consultative meeting organised by the state Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP) in Awka.

The commissioner recalled that the state government had earlier targeted 210, 000 metric tonnes of rice production per annum. “Based on the calculation of our expected yields, we are expecting to realise over 236, 000 metric tonnes of rice in 2016 based on the production capacity.’’ Mbanefo said the calculation was based on all the expected yields of 35 per cent of over 14, 300 farmers and the activities of programmes like the VCDP and FADAMA.

He said the expected yield also included the activities of rice investors in the state including Coscharis farms, Joseph Agro and others. Mbanefo said the state government was passionate about revolutionising the agriculture and making it a wealth creation, especially for unemployed youths who were willing to venture into the sector. The commissioner, who said the state government ensured a linkage between farmers and off-takers, advised farmers who were yet to form cooperatives to do so in their own interest. Earlier, the National Programme Coordinator for VCDP, Mr Ameh Onoja, said the aim of the programme was to assist the Federal Government to reduce spending on the importation of rice. According to him, the overall goal is to ensure that rural poverty is reduced and to ensure accelerated economic growth is achieved on a sustainable and inclusive basis. Onoja, who was represented by Mr Basil Esinulo, said the project was developed to address some major constraints militating against agricultural development such as the poor organisation of farmers, processors and marketing. Other constraints, he said, included lack of rural infrastructure particularly rural roads, water supply and market as well as poor access to production and others.

According to him, tremendous boost in rice production will be achieved to increase incomes and food security in the country. The Acting State Programme Coordinator for VCDP, Mr Bonaventure Mochebe, said the forum was organised to deliberate on issues that affected farmers and to seek ways to address the challenges. He said that the forum will link farmers with financial institutions, off-takers, Civil Society Organisations and other stakeholders in the rice business. Mochebe urged government to rescue farmers whose three hectares of rice farm land were destroyed by the Fulani herdsmen. He said on the sideline of the programme that Fulani herdsmen’s cattle had destroyed over three hectares of rice farm land. The forum also witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), by the farmers, agro dealers and off-takers to strengthen their partnership and capacity of production.

If you are a hyper in your department, this post is for you.

A hyper is a slang used among undergraduates that is used to classify a student for his/her academic performance. If you belong there, this post is for you.

1. How you run to school during resumption

2. As a hyper this is what you get behind you during exams

3. Your mood when answering a question in exams.

4. How you focus copying your lecture notes 

5. How you course mates hail you after you made 8A's

6. When your friends start advising you about how long u spend reading.

7. Now everybody wants to be your friend

8. When there is an assignment and you didn't come to school that day.

9. How they follow you when its 10 minutes to submit an assignment

For all the hypers in the house.... Una well done ooo

Dance Queen 'Kaffy' lashes out Davido. Calls him motherf**ker.

Dance queen,Kaffy has lashed out at Davido for firing his dancers at the last minute after they rehearsed for his show. She recorded an angry video where she slammed the star and other artistes who take dancers for granted .. read below

ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!
It's alright if artiste don't need us . We are artistes ourselves . It is very disrespectful for you to look down at and trample on people who in one way or the other contribute to where u are today. Dance is our widows mite to a lot of your careers . All u need to do is respect us.

Even other people under you suffer ur arrogance from stylist to band men.
This message is for those of you that disrespectfully disregard us dancers especially.
@davidoofficial if u don't want dancers express it way before U agree to allow them dance than when u about to climb the stage u decide u don't need us again.or tell dancers not to come near u while u perform .wtf.
It's not ur fault we have learnt our lesson and we thank arrogant artiste like u as this will not continue for long.
Nowadays artiste take a piss. People pay a lot of money to see u come out and give a good show it requires more than u jumping all over the place with no content . Even some artiste in other countries who perform alone still plan their craft. They practice they rehearse the Are never tired of doing better than their last. But here most don't care only few like @peterpsquare and @rudeboypsquare @2niteflavour @tiwasavage @efya_nokturnal @iamseyishay @dareydarey even @jidenna a one man performer plans his craft for his fans. (This is to mention a few out of the few)
to those who still respect our craft.

8 Struggles u probably passed through during your Jambite days.

1.The way undergraduates look at you when they return home for holidays

2. When you score 179 in Jamb

3. When your Parents starts advising you for a Part-time programme

4. When you see your friends who made 250 in jamb

5. When you sit for the next jamb and score 230

6. After writing Post-UTME and you didnt meet up with the departmental cutoff

7. How you run to pray in church. 

8. When you finally get admitted into the University of your choice after sitting for the next exams.

Stay tune for more... Vizzy cares

10 Health Benefits of Cucumber

Cucumbers are the fourth most cultivated vegetable in the world and known to be one of the best foods for your body's overall health, often referred to as a superfood. Cucumbers are often sprayed with pesticides so it is important to buy organic or even better, grow them yourself.

Here are 10 Benefits of cucumbers:
1.Quick pick me-up - Cucumbers are a good source of B vitamins. Put down your sodas and coffee and eat a cucumber slice.

 2. Rehydrates body and replenishes daily vitamins - Cucumbers are 95 percent water, keeping the body hydrated while helping the body eliminate toxins. Cucumbers have most of the vitamins the body needs in a single day. Don't forget to leave the skin on because the skin contains a good amount of vitamin C, about 10 percent of the daily-recommended allowance.

 3. Skin and hair care - If you don't like to eat the skin, it can be used for skin irritations and sunburns as aloe would be used. Place a slice over puffy eyes and its anti-inflammatory properties help reduce puffiness. The silicon and sulfur in cucumbers help to stimulate hair growth.

 4. Fight cancers - Cucumber are known to contain lariciresinol, pinoresinol, and secoisolariciresinol. These three lignans have a strong history of research in connection with reduced risk of several cancer types, including breast cancer, ovarian cancer, uterine cancer and prostate cancer.

 5. Home care - Eliminates a foggy mirror. Before taking a shower, rub a cucumber slice along a mirror and it will eliminate the mirror fogging up. Instead of WD40, take a cucumber slice and rub it along a squeaky hinge and your door will stop squeaking.

6. Relieves bad breath - Take a slice of cucumber and press it to the roof of your mouth with your tongue for 30 seconds, the phytochemcials will kill the bacteria in your mouth responsible for causing bad breath.

 7. Hangover cure - To avoid a morning hangover or headache; eat a few cucumber slices before going to bed. Cucumbers contain enough sugar, B vitamins and electrolytes to replenish many essential nutrients, reducing the intensity of both hangover and headache.

 8. Aids in weight loss and digestion - Due to its low calorie and high water content, cucumber is an ideal diet for people who are looking for weight loss. The high water content and dietary fiber in cucumbers are very effective in ridding the body of toxins from the digestive system, aiding digestion. Daily consumption of cucumbers can be regarded as a remedy for chronic constipation.

 9. Cures diabetes, reduces cholesterol and controls blood pressure - Cucumber juice contains a hormone which is needed by the cells of the pancreas for producing insulin which has been found to be beneficial to diabetic patients. Researchers found that a compound called sterols in cucumbers may help reduce cholesterol levels. Cucumbers contain a lot of potassium, magnesium and fiber. These work effectively for regulating blood pressure. This makes cucumbers good for treating both low blood pressure and high blood pressure.

 10. Promotes joint health, relieves gout and arthritis pain -Cucumber is an excellent source of silica, which is known to help promotes joint health by strengthening the connective tissues. They are also rich in vitamin A, B1, B6, C & D, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium, and Potassium. When mixed with carrot juice, they can relieve gout and arthritis pain by lowering the uric acid levels.