Gov AbdulRazaq Presents Farm Inputs To 10,000 Farmers In Ilorin, Restates Commitment To Improving Food Security
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara state submitted on Friday that at least 10,000 farmers across the 16 local governments in the state will receive improved seeds, chemicals, and fertilizers this farming season.
‘It is part of our administration’s efforts to encourage bumper harvest and promote food security’ he added.
The government had recently targeted 600,000 households, including smallholding farmers, in recent distribution of farm implements and other supports.
Speaking in Ilorin at the launch of the distribution of farm inputs (3rd batch) to local farmers in the state, the governor noted that farmers are the backbone of food security and sustainable economic growth.
‘This administration is committed to addressing the challenges in the agricultural sector. Farmers are recognized as the backbone of food security and economic growth. Hence, a rigorous farmer registration process has been set up, ensuring that only genuine farmers benefit.
The first batch of the Special Rice Intervention Programme assisted 3,400 real farmers with quality seeds, fertilizers, and agrochemicals, resulting in significant increases in rice production.
With the second phase (FADAMA NG CARES), 600,000 beneficiaries are receiving support, including boats, seeds, agrochemicals, power tillers, and grinding machines. This initiative aims to make agricultural productivity more robust and widespread’ a statement made available to Team@orientactualmags.com by Governor AbdulRazaq’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Rafiu Ajakaye quoted him to have submitted while giving his speech during the event.
Governor AbdulRazaq added that the state government is also committed to boosting livestock productivity and market access through its Livestock Productivity and Enhancement Scheme (LPRES) campaigns in the state.
‘By supporting farmers, food security is ensured, jobs created, and economic growth is sustained’ he said.
Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development Toyosi Thomas-Adebayo said there are a lot of programmes that the state government has embarked upon to support farmers and improve farm yields in the state, commending AbdulRazaq for his purposeful leadership.
Permanent Secretary of the Ministry Sokoya Funke also said the distribution of farm inputs to the farmers means a lot in the agricultural sector, urging the beneficiaries to use the items for the intended purpose and also protect public interest.
Abdur-rahman Akindele Ayuba, Executive Director, Centre for Community Empowerment and Poverty Eradication, who spoke on behalf of other CSOs, hailed the government for engaging them in all stages of the exercise.
He urged relevant government officials to monitor the recipients properly to ensure that the inputs and other supports are used appropriately-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
