The Minister of Agriculture, Le Mamea Ropati Mualia, has hailed a new beginning for Samoa with the official opening of the Animal Product ion and Heal th Division Office at Vaea yesterday.
Le Mamea said the Office, relocated from Avele, signals a wonderful new start for the Ministry of Agriculture, which will eventually benefit livestock farmers as well as members of the public. The $2.3million project was funded by China.
As such, the Minister thanked the Ambassador of China in Samoa, Li Yanduan, as well as the people of China.
Le Mamea said the decision to relocate was not easy since the Office had been located at Avele for more than 40 years.
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“In February this year, an agreement was signed between the two governments to lease off some parcel of land at Avele for their Headquarters while China funds the new A.P.H.D headquarters for $2.3million,” the Minister said.
The Office was constructed by Zhen Construction Company Ltd.
With the office completed, the only thing left is the road.
Le Mamea used the opportunity request assistance from fellow Cabinet Minister and Minister of Works, Transport and Infrastructure, Manu’alesagalala Enokati Posala.
The only thing left that needs to be improved is the road as you have all witnessed today, he said.
“So I am urging the Cabinet Ministers and also the Minister of Works and Infrastructure to please look into this matter as improving the road to the office is imperative.”
Le Mamea again thanked the government of China.
The Centre includes living facilities for expatriates and veterinarians working with M.A.F, as well as a meat processing operations where sausages and ham will be made.
The property will also include a fenced off area for all the livestock cared for by the division such as cattle, sheep, ducks, pigs and chickens.
The core function of A.P.H.D is to undertake Research and development and provide technical advice on Animal production and health and meat inspection services to improve livestock production for subsistence and commercial producers, processors and marketers.
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