Ogun State Ups Fight Against Food Inflation, Distributes Fertilizers to Farmers

By: Oluwapelumi Ogunleye

Dapo Abiodun, governor of Ogun state, says the state has become more aggressive in tackling food inflation. Abiodun spoke on Monday when he flagged off the first phase of the distribution of fertilisers to different categories of farmers in the state.

The governor said the fertiliser distribution represents a resolve by his administration to support the agriculture sector and ensure that farmers have the resources they need to cultivate their land effectively and efficiently.

“It is widely known that the global population is growing exponentially while the overall food production is falling and struggling to keep pace. We will be more aggressive in tackling food inflation,” Abiodun said.

“ The initiative symbolizes more than just the distribution of fertiliser.

“The provision of the right type and adequate amount of fertiliser is crucial to boost crop yields, enhance quality, and ultimately secure food supply for our state and the nation.

“This distribution spans various categories of farmers, including the Nigeria Cassava Association, Rice Farmers Association, Maize Association of Nigeria, Farmer Allotees, Ago-Services Crop Farmers, the Agricultural Development Programme, the Farmer Settlement and Estate Farmers, Tree Crops Farmers, and farmers in all 20 local government areas.

He said the state has also empowered 3,000 farmers with farm inputs under the Ogun N-CARES project and provided capacity building for 12,000 others under the value chain development programme.

About 7,000 out of 12,000 farmers earmarked for the scheme, will benefit from the first phase, in which a total of 24,000 fertilisers will be distributed.