UNVDA More than Ever Before, as
Minister of Agriculture inaugurate Modern Rice Production and Processing
Equipment in Ndop, Ngoketunjia Division.
✓Efforts Saluted Under the Management
Prioress of the General Manager Andangfung Eric and the Ingenuity of the Hon.
Minister of Agriculture Gabriel Mbairobe.
Cameroon's
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Gabriel Mbairobe, inaugurated
new rice production and processing equipment in Ndop, acquired by the
government to boost output at the Upper Noun Valley Development Authority
(UNVDA). The investment aims to increase annual rice production from 21,000 tons
to over 100,000 tons.
On
Food Sufficiency and sovereign right;
In
a massive step forward for the agro-industrial sector, the Upper Noun Valley
Development Authority (UNVDA) is scaling up its operational capacities. The
Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Gabriel Mbairobe, inaugurated
newly acquired rice production and processing equipment in Ndop, Ngoketunjia
Division. Valued at over 4 billion CFA francs, this investment underscores the
government's aggressive push toward an import-substitution policy, aiming to
reduce the country's reliance on imported rice.
Output
boosting and local Famers Empowerment;
For
years, the region has been constrained by outdated infrastructure, with earlier
processing machinery frequently breaking down. With the acquisition of this
new, state-of-the-art equipment, UNVDA is well-positioned to aggressively scale
up annual rice production from roughly 21,000 tonnes to well over 100,000
tonnes. This massive expansion aims to bridge the gap between local demand and
foreign imports, ensuring greater food sovereignty for the nation.
Management’s
Effort Saluted;
This
milestone is the result of dedicated efforts driven by institutional ingenuity.
Stakeholders have extensively lauded the dynamic and proactive management of
UNVDA's General Manager, Andangfung Eric. His strategic vision paired with the
continuous support of the Hon. Minister of Agriculture, Gabriel Mbairobe has
been instrumental in acquiring the machinery and pushing light mechanization
into the country's rice farming sector.
The
Future of Rice Production in Cameroon Secured;
By
completely modernizing the agricultural chain from planting to processing and
bio-degradable packaging UNVDA continues to establish itself as a precursor in
mechanizing Cameroonian agriculture. As the institution moves forward, this
latest milestone promises not only to increase the volume and quality of Ndop
rice but also to significantly enhance the livelihoods of thousands of
smallholder farmers across the Northwest Region.
