The Edo State Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring smallholder farmers acquire appropriate skills and knowledge to drive sustainable oil palm development in the state.

The Team Lead, Edo State Oil Palm Programme (ESOPP), Churchill Oboh gave the assurance at the kickoff of the RSPO Community Outreach Programme held in Benin City.

He said the outreach was in line with global best practices and in accordance with Round Table for Sustainable Oil Palm Principles and Criteria.

Oboh said RSPO was partnering with Foremost Development Services to engage, train and educate communities on the details of the RSPO standards.