The Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (FMARD) @fmardng partners with Esomchi Foundation to train master bakers and caterers in Delta State on OFSP bread making.

The one-day capacity building workshop was put together to equip 50 bakers and caterers with requisite skills to produce bread at a reduced cost, given the rising cost of wheat flour.

The training exercise which was held on Tuesday, 29th Nov, 2022 at Dene Bakery Asaba, Delta State include practical sessions for participants to learn by doing.

The event was attended by the Ministry’s Regional Director, South-South, Mr Michael Brooks. Other key stakeholders at the workshop include the Director, Delta Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mr John Onovroke, Mr Adegoke Adedamola, National Coordinator, OFSP Value Chain, FMARD, Dr Solomon Afuafe, Coordinator, Sweet Potato Programme, National Root Crops Research Institute, Umudike, Mr Jude Okafor, National Secretary, National Association of Master Bakers and Caterers of Nigeria (AMBCN) and Mr Kelly Orien, Chairman, South-South, AMBCN.