The senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District at the National Assembly, Senator Sharafadeen Alli, has distributed farm implements and fertilisers to rural farmers across the zone in tandem with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and a commitment to enhancing food sufficiency.
The special adviser to the senator on media, Akeem Abas told journalists in Ibadan that the distribution which ook place in Ibadan and Igboora,was aimed at boosting agricultural productivity in the district.
Among the items distributed were 3,000 bags of fertilisers, 1,000 packs of Paraforce, 1,000 packs of Force-up, 1,000 packs of Amino Force, and 1,000 sprayers.
Alli emphasised the importance of addressing food security challenges by encouraging and empowering rural farmers.
“One of the problems we have today is food insecurity. One way to alleviate it is to provide farm implements and fertilisers to our farmers.
“This is expected to boost their yields in the next farming season, thereby enhancing food production and sufficiency,” he said.
The lawmaker restated his commitment to empowering his constituents, citing past initiatives and pledging to continue such efforts in the coming months.
The gesture was lauded by various stakeholders, including the Oyo State APC secretary, Alhaji Tajudeen Olanite, who described the initiative as impactful and timely.
“This is very interesting, and I give kudos to Senator Sharafadeen Alli for this gesture. This programme will benefit the people and enhance food sufficiency. I advise beneficiaries to use these items judiciously and not sell them,” Olanite said.
Similarly, the APC chairman of Oyo South Senatorial district, Hon Mojeed Olaoya, praised the senator’s consistent focus on empowerment.
He said that the farm support programme marked the eighth empowerment initiative since Senator Alli assumed office, apart from support for various groups and his legislative duties.
“To eradicate poverty, it is better to teach people how to fish than to give them fish. These farm implements and fertilisers will significantly boost food production.
“In the next six months, maize and cassava farmers should be able to increase their yield,” Olaoya said.
