Kalinaw News: OPAG launched Agri-Livelihood Project for IDP’s in Basilan

Posted to Kalinaw News (Feb 17, 2022): OPAG launched Agri-Livelihood Project for IDP’s in Basilan



Provincial Government of Basilan headed by Governor Jim S. Hataman Salliman thru the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist of Basilan in partnership with 4th Special Forces Battalion, Municipal Agriculture Office of Maluso and Barangay Local Government Unit launched an Agri-Livelihood Project for the Internally Displaced Persons of Barangay Muslim Area, Maluso, Basilan Province on 17 February 2022.

The project was conceptualized after the residents in the area were finally convinced by the government to return to their homes which they previously abandoned back in 2017 because of fear of the presence of Abu Sayaff Group and other lawless elements in the area.

Since then, livelihood among the residents was identified as one of the key problem that needs immediate intervention to bring development in the area.

After several dialogues, consultation, and area assessments in partnership with the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist of Basilan and other stakeholders, the Agri-Livelihood Project come into place.

During the project launching, Dr. Surhayda T. Aguisanda expressed the impact of the project in advancing the food security of Basilan.

“Sa pamamagitan ng proyektong mabibigyan natin ng alternatibong pagkakakitaan ang mga residente ng Muslim Area. Bukod dito ay makakatulong tayo na masiguradong may sarili tayong supply ng pagkain para sa mga mamamayan ng Basilan.” Dr. Aguisanda exclaimed.

First Lieutenant Emmanuel Tactay, the Civil Military Operations Officer of 4th Special Forces Battalion pointed out the importance of the project not only in the development of the Barangay but also its impact on the overall peace and security of Basilan Province.

“Hindi lamang kabuhayan ng mga residente ang dala ng proyektong ito. Kalakip na rin dito ang pagsulong ng kapayapaan at seguridad para sa buong probinsya ng Basilan.” First Lieutenant Tactay expressed.

Farmers of Barangay Muslim Area will undergo a series of agricultural seminars hosted by OPAG ranging from Farm Planning, Fertilizer and Seed Preparation to actual Field Demonstration on farming. OPAG also provided seeds, fertilizer and various farm implements to aid the farmers during the project implementation. The project is expected to yield in 45 days.

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