AFRICA AND RUSSIA ARE NATURAL ALLIES - PUTIN. (PHOTO).

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 Africa and Russia are natural allies - Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin courted dozens of African leaders at a Russia-Africa summit that wraps up Thursday as he seeks to bolster Moscow’s clout across the continent. Speaking during a meeting in the Kremlin on the second day of the summit, Putin said that “Russia and Africa are united by truly strong bonds of friendship and close partnership.” “We are natural allies in building a multipolar, genuinely democratic world order, free from diktat and double standards and based on respect for the norms of international law and the fundamental principles of the United Nations Charter,” Putin said, AP reported. He mentioned Moscow’s support for the African nations’ anti-colonial fight during Soviet times. “Russia has always been and remains committed to seeing African nations defend their sovereignty, achieve steady growth, and strengthen their economies and social sectors,” the Russian leader said. “We stand ready to continue working...

ANAMBRA POLYTECHNIC CELEBRATE NEW YAM FESTIVAL, URGES SUPPORT FOR FARMERS. (PHOTO).


 Anambra Polytechnic Celebrate New Yam Festival, Urges Support For Farmers.


Igwe Chuka Ameke, Igwe Ifeadigo of Anambra State Polytechnic (AnsPoly) has called on the government to empower farmers with irrigation facilities with a view to boosting food productivity.


Ameke made the call during the second edition of new yam (Iwaji) festival of the Polytechnic in Mgbakwu, Awka North Local Government Area.


Ameke said the festival was to appreciate the God of agriculture for a successful farming season and bumper harvest in line with the culture and values of Igbo land.


The said increased productivity would guarantee food security and reduce poverty and crime .


“The new yam festival we are celebrating today is the second in the series, it is a way to thank God for a bountiful harvest in this farming season and also to celebrate ourselves”


“We want government to support farmers with irrigation facilities because we can not achieve sustainability with reliance on natural rain”


“So, as Igwe AnsPoly, I am using the opportunity to encourage everybody, civil servants, teachers, students to engage in farming to guarantee food security,” he said.


In her message, Dr Njideka Chiekeze, the Rector of AnsPoly expressed happiness with the beauty and success of the festival.


Chiekeze said it showed the existence of peace and love while appreciating the organisers for uniting for the progress in the academic community.


The colourful festival which started with royal dance of the Igwe and his cabinet featured traditional dances and rare Igbo delicacy roast yam and sauce as well as Palmwine.


A chieftaincy title was also bestowed on a female staff of the Polytechnic by the Igwe.

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