CBN ready to support anyone willing to invest in agriculture – Emefiele
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has expressed readiness to support anyone willing to invest in agriculture across the country. Mr. Godwin Emefiele, Governor of CBN Mr. Godwin Emefiele, Governor of CBN, who disclosed this at the inauguration of Greenfield Integrated Poultry and Powdered Egg (GRIPPE) project in Emure-Ile, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State at the weekend noted that the agriculture sector has the capability to boost the nation’s economy. “The CBN will help to drive economic growth and reduce unemployment in the country. What we have set out to do is to give support to anyone who wants to tap the potential of what God has given to our country. This we hope to do by providing the finance and also create job opportunities for the youth,” he said. Emefiele commended the Ondo State government for initiating the powdered egg production, expressed optimism that the factory would reduce importation of the product and joblessness. “This project help...