“BACK TO LAND FOR AGRIC”: WORKERS IN IMO STARE TO WORK FOR 3 DAYS IN A WEEK AND FARM FOR 2 DAYS
In view of achieving self-sustenance in agriculture, the Imo State government has put in place a policy tagged “BACK TO LAND FOR AGRICULTURE”. This initiative became important because the state can no longer depend on monthly allocation from the federal government. The Imo State governor, Owelle Rochas Okorocha disclosed the “Back To Land For Agriculture” policy in a courtesy visit by the state traditional rullers under the aegis of Royal Fathers in Agriculture. He said the State Executive Council has given approval to the new policy. The “Back to Land for Agriculture” Programme would enable public servants in the state work from Mondays to Wednesdays, and use Thursdays and Fridays for agriculture (farming), while Saturdays can be used for ceremonies. This directive takes effect from Monday August 1, 2016. However, the governor exempted public servants on essential duties like teachers, nurses, doctors and people involved in Internally Generated Revenue drive. Political appointees