Farmers in Oyo State have commended President Bola Tinubu over distribution of fertilisers to them.
The gesture, facilitated by Minister for Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, was part of the Federal Government’s efforts to boost food production and support farmers.
Speaking while distributing the fertilisers to his members in Ibadan, the Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Oyo State Chapter, Engr. Olumide Ayinla expressed gratitude for the timely intervention of government, which according to him will go a long way in enhancing their productivity and improving their livelihoods.
He noted the fertilisers will boost agriculture, food production and reduce poverty among farmers, commending government for its commitment to welfare and development of farmers across the nation.
He hailed Adelabu, who played key role in facilitating the fertiliser distribution program for his transparency and accountability in the implementation of the programme.
He maintained that Adelabu has made significant difference in lives of farmers, saying that with the fertilizer distribution, the farmers are optimistic about their prospects for the coming farming season.
He said, “Adelabu has been a friend to the farmers even before he became Minister, our association are even considering bestowing him as “Baba Agbe of Oyo State.”
“Whoever that take care of farmers is taking care of the nation, most of farmer can not afford to buy a bag of fertiliser.”
He said people in the state in few months will begin to see impact of the fertilisers through reduction in price of farm produce across the state.
He pledged support of the association towards the 2027 governorship ambition of Adelabu.
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