The launch of the 2024-2025 agricultural campaign in Kindu, Maniema, was marked by an inspiring speech by the provincial Minister of Agriculture, Asani Somwe. In a region where agriculture is of crucial importance, his encouragement to the population in favor of agricultural activities resonates as a call to action and solidarity.
Faced with the multiple challenges facing Maniema and its inhabitants, Asani Somwe highlighted the central role of agriculture in the fight against food insecurity and poverty. By emphasizing the need for each individual to become aware of their role in food production, the Minister insisted on the importance of cultivating the land to ensure the prosperity of the local population.
The provincial government’s vision of making Maniema an agricultural granary can only be realized through a collective commitment to agriculture. Asani Somwe thus invited all sections of society to mobilize to achieve this ambitious goal.
With this in mind, the Chief Inspector of the Agriculture Division, Ramazani Radjabu, proposed a radical measure aimed at encouraging a return to rural activities. The imposition of opening individual and community fields to each local entity and service appears to be an innovative approach to encourage agricultural practice.
The seed allocation by the central government confirms the authorities’ commitment to supporting the agricultural sector in Maniema. However, beyond material resources, it is the involvement and accountability of each actor in the agricultural chain that will ensure the success of this campaign.
In conclusion, the speech delivered at the launch of the 2024-2025 agricultural campaign in Kindu reveals the desire of local authorities to place agriculture at the heart of the province’s economic and social development. By encouraging the population to embrace this common vision, political leaders are affirming their commitment to a prosperous and food-independent Maniema.