In a bid to ensure food security, the senator representing Oyo South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Sharafadeen Alli has distributed over 200 bags of fertilizers worth millions of naira to farmers in the four agrarian local governments within the district.
The bags of fertilizers were distributed to farmers in Ibarapa North, Ibarapa Central, Ibarapa East and Ido local government areas as a demonstration of his unwavering commitment to the agricultural sector.
This initiative is another developmental project from Senator Alli, who had also sunk and repaired several boreholes in fulfilment of his promise to sink 100 boreholes within his first year in office alongside other projects.
Alli, who was represented by Mr Gbenga Elegbede, expressed commitment to the development of the agricultural sector in his senatorial district, saying support for farmers was crucial for food security and economic growth.
The lawmaker said that the impact of the fertilizer distribution was expected to enhance agricultural output, improve crop yields, and contribute to the economic growth of the local communities.
He urged the beneficiaries to make the best use of the fertilizers and encouraged them to continue their hard work in feeding the nation.
The impactful gesture of Senator Alli was met with gratitude and appreciation from the beneficiaries who gathered to receive the much-needed agricultural input in Ayete as well as Ido town.
Senator Alli’s representatives, Comrade Gbenga Elegbede and Mr Ayo Adedokun, ensured the seamless distribution of the fertilizers to the eager beneficiaries, who expressed their gratitude for the timely support provided by the senator.
The representative and chairman of All Farmers Association of Nigeria (ALFAN) in Oyo State, Mr Akeem Oladiran, commended Alli for his efforts in ensuring the welfare and productivity of farmers in the district.
He said that the distribution of fertilizer would go a long way in improving crop yields and ultimately the income of farmers.
A beneficiary from Igboora, Alhaji Isa Saliu, said that the senator’s support and commitment to agriculture will undoubtedly inspire other stakeholders to invest more in the development of the sector, thereby benefiting farmers and the entire nation.
A farmer from Idere, Alhaji Fatai Adesina, expressed appreciation for the senator’s gesture, saying the fertilizers will greatly contribute to the success of their farming activities.
