Aba South establishes commercial farms to boost revenue and create jobs

Author: Ugochukwu AlaribePublished on: November 8, 2026Country: Nigeria
Business & Economy
Aba South establishes commercial farms to boost revenue and create jobs

Aba South Local Government Area in Abia State has established commercial poultry and piggery farms to raise internally generated revenue, create jobs and train residents in animal husbandry. Council chairman Chief Obialo Anyanwu said the poultry farm occupies 14 plots and the piggery seven, with operations possibly beginning by year-end. He also reported that 22 primary healthcare centres had opened, 4,000 school bags were being distributed in phases, and more than 130 residents had received digital skills training.

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