Gov Aiyedatiwa tasks Ondo residents on farming

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has called on Nigerians to participate more in farming to reduce prices of food in the country.

Aiyedatiwa made call during the unveiling of N10 billion mixed-use housing project and inauguration of new executive members of Ondo State Farmers Congress held on Friday in Akure.

According to the governor, if we have more of farmers going to the farms, then food will be cheaper than it is right now.

“Because we believe in the common economic principle that if you increase production and there is available food in large quantity, economy of scale, then definitely, prices will reduce,” he said.

Aiyedatiwa, who promised to continue to support farmers in the state, said his government would not relent in its commitment to construct and grade more rural roads for easy access to farmlands in the state.

“This government will continue to support you, especially those of you that are in the foremost part of the hinterlands who don’t have motorable roads to your various farms.

“It is a programme we have started and we will continue to look forward to it, it will come to your area,” he said.

The governor applauded farmers for their unrelated efforts to stand in day and night to ensure there were food in abundance in the state.

Earlier, Mr Abayomi Monilari, President, State Farmers’ Congress, said that the N10 billion mixed-use housing project would provide much-needed housing and community spaces for hardworking farmers in the state.

Monilari, who promised to deliver 450,000 votes for the governor in Nov.16 governorship election, requested for reinstatement of cocoa development fund to the congress.

He explained that the fund would enable them to play their roles and responsibilities to the entire farming communities.

“We are proud to announce that the Ondo State Farmers’ Congress is committed to delivering 450,000 votes to Your Excellency in this upcoming election.

“This commitment is borne out of our deep appreciation for the progress we have seen under your administration.

“The promise of these votes is not merely symbolic; it is a well-analysed projection based on the mobilisation of farmers across all wards and communities in the state.

“Our analysis shows that farmers are not only the backbone of our economy but also a powerful electoral force.

“We are determined to channel this force to support your re-election bid, as we believe that the continuity of your leadership is essential for the ongoing transformation of Ondo’s agricultural sector,” he said.