Cross River State Governor, Prof Ben Ayade has disclosed that his administration will soon make the state a net exporter of banana. He expressed satisfaction at the decision of some Mexican farmers to partner the state to establish a huge banana farm in the state.
He sated that banana production and export will help his administration achieve the objective of diversifying and reconstructing the economy of the state.
“This banana farm and estate you are bringing is a thing we are in a hurry to get started. It is a handshake of deep prosperity,” the governor stated, adding that while naira is what is required to cultivate banana, it is sold in Dollars.
Ayande attributed the recent influx of Direct Foreign Investment (FDI) into the state to the peace and security in the state.
