Ogun State Prioritises Mechanised Farming To Enhance Food Security

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– Ogun State in Nigeria is prioritising mechanised farming to improve food security.
– The government collaborates with organisations like Contec Global Agro LTD to train farmers and distribute agricultural supplies.

Nigeria’s Ogun State government has reiterated its commitment to promoting mechanised agriculture to ensure food security within the state. This renewed focus was highlighted during a two-day training program organised for Ogun farmers by Contec Global Agro LTD.

The program, themed “Training for 2024 Planting Season and Distribution of Inputs and Seminar to the Farmers,” aimed to equip farmers with improved agricultural practices. Also, it included training sessions and the distribution of essential supplies like crop inputs, herbicides, and even poultry.

Bolu Owotomo, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, emphasised that the administration’s top priority was ensuring food security for the state. He pointed to various farmer empowerment programs already implemented, including initiatives focused on women farmers.

Furthermore, Mosunmola Owo-Odusi, the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP) Project Coordinator, highlighted the training’s role in improving the capabilities of Ogun State farmers.

OGSTEP is dedicated to fostering change in the agricultural sector, provides extension officers and farmers with vital training and education on modern farming methods to boost productivity and overall food production.

Joseph Akahome
Joseph Akahome
Joseph O Akahome (OJ) is a writer, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Literature from the University of Benin. He is an avid agriculturist, with a bias for poultry and an insatiable appetite for chicken wings. When he is neither reading nor researching, he likes to spend recreational time playing board games, or swimming in serene forested lakes.

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