Food Security Strategy: Gov Abiodun Allocates Farmlands To Ogun Assembly Members

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state  has announced  allocation of farmlands to the 26 members of the state House of Assembly noting that it is one of the steps taken to ensure food security in the state and  support the agricultural resurgence initiative of the Federal Government.

Team@orientactualmags.com learned that Governor Abiodun presented letters of allocation to the lawmakers during the event held  to mark the first anniversary of the 10th legislature in the state at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta.

The governor noted that this kind gesture is to make the lawmakers contribute to making the state become the food basket of the country.

He said: ‘I recall that I had promised to allocate farmlands to all the Ogun state legislators as part of our food security and agricultural resurgence initiative, which is in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Today, in fulfillment of the promise and in commemoration of your one year in office, I am glad to present to you the letters of allocation for the Speaker and members of the House of Assembly, and I hope that you would take advantage of this opportunity to ensure that you begin to grow what you eat and eat what you grow.

This will be your way of ensuring the fulfillment of our desire to make Ogun state become the food basket of the nation’.

The governor , who lauded the  Assembly members for their commitment to the principles of democracy, good governance, and the welfare of the citizens, said their dedication to legislative excellence has been instrumental in driving the progress and development of the state

The lawmakers, the governor noted, had in the last one year, passed bills and resolutions aimed at improving the lives of the people, adding  that their tireless efforts, unwavering integrity, and collaborative spirit with the executive has made the state  to become one of the best in the country.

‘For each of us, whether in the executive or legislative branch, history has presented a rare opportunity to lead and serve the people who have placed their hopes and aspirations on our ability to deliver the much-needed dividends of democracy. In doing so, we must understand and decide which side of the divide we want to be and how we wish to be remembered’ he added.

Governor Abiodun also assured the lawmakers that his administration will remain committed to working closely with them to advance key initiatives that would further drive the state’s development while promising  to prioritize investments in infrastructure, healthcare, and technology, to make the state remains competitive and prosperous.

Speaking earlier, the Speaker, Oludaisi Elemide, described the last one year as turbulent and one filled with tension but noted that the desire to give the people a purposeful representation saw them through the turbulent period-Team@orientactualmags.com Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com. Thank you