…Sets to flag off distribution of farm equipment, tractors, others…
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has issued directives to the State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security to fast the implementation of food programmes and barnish hunger.
This programme, according to a statement by Olawale Rasheed, the Governor’s spokesperson, will take care of food insufficiency and people’s welfare.
The statement also said the directives are in line with Governor Adeleke’s promise during the *EndBadGovernance* nationwide protest.
Osunnewsroom recalls that a nationwide protest against hunger was held in some states in Nigeria between Thursday, August 1 to Saturday, August 10, 2024
Governor Adeleke has,therefore, instructed the Ministry of Agriculture to expedite the implementation of programmes and policies on food security.
The statement reads, “I am committed to implementing our commitments, especially those arising from the recent national protests, as they relate to issues within our mandate. We are passionate about advancing our welfare agenda, which remains the top priority in our governance programs.
“It is in that vein that ,I hereby direct the Ministry of Agriculture and the Food Security Action Committee to commence the implementation process without further delay. We must roll out action plans with specific timelines to achieve the goals of food access, farm security, and food affordability.
“ I will flag off the distribution of farm equipment, seedlings, and farm inputs, including fertilizers and tractors, among other resources soon. We must hit the ground running.
“The Ministry is further directed to finalize plans for the cultivation of hundreds of hectares across local governments under the Young Agropreneurs Incubation Program. We must implement a comprehensive ‘Back to Farm’ project, including state assistance for farm preparation, tractorisation, and off-taking mechanisms.”
While acknowledging that inflation contributes to the high cost of food, Governor Adeleke expressed optimism that the ongoing efforts of the Food Security Action Committee will ease the harsh impact of food inflation.