Ogun directs illegal occupants to vacate government farmlands
Ogun directs illegal occupants to vacate government farmlands
Ogun State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Bolu Owotomo, has directed all illegal occupants on government-owned farmlands to vacate without delay.
Speaking in Abeokuta on Wednesday, Owotomo stressed that the state had made significant investments in agricultural projects and infrastructure aimed at boosting food security, generating jobs, and improving farmers’ livelihoods.
He described the encroachment on government farmlands as a criminal act that threatens the state’s development agenda. The commissioner further warned that anyone who fails to comply will face legal action, adding that the government will no longer condone such acts of lawlessness.
He said, “The state government is committed to ensuring that all lands designated for agricultural purposes are properly allocated and utilised for food production.
“Those who continue to occupy these lands illegally should vacate now or be prepared to face the full wrath of the law.”
According to him, unallocated farmlands are reserved for specific programmes and must not be taken over unlawfully.
He warned that such encroachment posed a serious threat to the state’s agricultural development plans.
Owotomo reiterated that the state was prioritising agriculture as a key driver of its economic transformation agenda.
He assured genuine farmers and investors of the government’s commitment to providing an enabling environment, including land access, infrastructure, and essential support services.
The commissioner urged all stakeholders, including community leaders and residents, to cooperate with the government by reporting cases of land grabbing in their areas.
He maintained that protecting government agricultural land was crucial for the success of ongoing projects aimed at strengthening food security and reducing unemployment in the state.
