By Victor Nwachukwu
The Mbaise Coverage Roundtable (MPR), a Non Governmental Organisation (NGO), has inaugurated an e-commerce platform, ekeohaonline.com .
The Founder and Chairman of the MPR, Prof. Eddie Oparaoji, inaugurated the platform on the NGO’s 2026 annual international summit in Nguru, Aboh-Mbaise council space of Imo, on Friday.
The Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) studies that the MPR is an NGO centered on the socio-economic growth of the Mbaise council areas of Imo, specifically Aboh, Ahiazu and Ezinihitte Mbaise.
Oparaoji, whereas performing the inauguration, spoke on the theme: “ Meals Safety and Cluster Farming: the Basis for Well being and Financial Stability”.
He stated that the thought of the e-commerce platform was predicated on the necessity to make sure that each particular person had limitless entry to nutritious meals, whereas fostering financial progress.
He emphasised the importance of wholesome diet as a cornerstone of group wellbeing, including that with the platform, meals might be extra simply accessible , paving the way in which for more healthy life and a extra productive society.
“ Ekeohaonline.com will function a catalyst for agricultural and digital progress, as it’s going to present broader market entry for farmers, improve operational effectivity and facilitate data-driven methods that can elevate their productiveness,” he stated.
Talking, Chairman of the yr 2026 MPR, Prof. Joseph Ahaneku, suggested Nigerians to watch out concerning the meals they devour, particularly greens, which he stated may very well be poorly dealt with within the means of preservation.
Ahaneku, who’s the Vice-Chancellor of the Nationwide College of Science and Know-how, Abuja, urged youths and retirees alike to embrace agriculture for sustainability.
Additionally, Dr Beulah Okechukwu, the Founding father of Array Ventures Consultancy Agency, advocates of cluster farming, referred to as on farmers to battle underdevelopment via correct diet.
“ There’s a shut relationship between malnutrition and underdevelopment. Lowering malnutrition is a vital aim for growth “, she stated.
The Information Company of Nigeria (NAN) studies that the occasion was attended by distinguished little children of Mbaise, together with a former Minister of International Affairs, Prof. Viola Onwuliri. (NAN) (www.nannews.ng)
Edited by Vivian Ihechu
