Ogun State Government has re-assured farmers of its commitment to always prioritize their well-being and welfare, through consistent interventions and support programmes to ensure abundance in food production and food security in the state.
The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Bolu Owotomo who gave the re-assurance during an inspection tour to Farmkart Foods Limited and Ikangba Asejere Fish clusters, Agoro in Odogbolu Local Government Area of the state, emphasised that supporting farmers in the fishery subsector was critical in food production.
He explained that the intervention and support programmes of the state government was targeted at practicing farmers who have registered their data, with the objective of boosting their businesses and improving their livelihood.
Owotomo encouraged farmers to contribute their quota by paying their dues on a yearly basis which would qualify them to benefit from government programmes, assuring them of government support.
The commissioner highlighted the importance of clustering as it enables farmers to share resources, infrastructure and capacity- building programmes, enjoining farmers to join clusters which would avail them the opportunity to enjoy government programmes.
"In Ogun state, we are establishing clusters and ensuring that farmers that practice the same kind of farming or produce the same kind of crops are in groups and clusters, so that they can share resources, information and also benefit from capacity building programmes of the government," he said.
Speaking Earlier, the Chief Executive Officer of Farmkart Foods Limited, Mr. Jesse Osiobe, appreciated the state government for creating a conducive environment for investors and businesses to thrive.
The spokesperson, Ikangba Agoro fish farmers Association, Mr. Nicholas Eko, responding on behalf of fish farmers, commended the government's efforts while appealing for more interventions, such as solar pumping machines, grants, rehabilitation of feeder roads, annual dredging of rivers to safeguard their business with a promise to pay their dues as and when due.
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