Ex-Oyo Commissioner empowers farmers with N5m for yam seedlings in Nigeria

Former Oyo Commissioner for Works and Transport, Prof. Abdulraheem Afonja has empowered farmers in Oriire Local Government Area with over N5m for yam seedlings. He said the gesture was to support government’s efflrts on food security. Speaking while presenting the cash to the beneficiaries, Afonja said the gesture was part of his continued efforts to assist farmers with inputs as raining season commences considering challenges facing them due to economic hardship. He stated that the empowerment will not only complement efforts of Oyo State Government on food security but also enhance agricultural productivity in the Oriire LGA and Ogbomoso zone at large. According to Afonja, when it comes to welfare of the people of Oyo state, there are five important basic things that must be the priority of any incoming government. They include security, health, education, economy and social welfare of the elderly, children and retirees, he stated. He said: “Every one of these areas must be ...