Kwara Governor Flags Off Agro Input Fair, Restates Commitment To Food Security

Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq launched the state Agro Inputs Fair for 2025 as part of his administration’s commitment to food security and the transformation of the agricultural sector.

The fair, organised by the Kwara Agricultural Development Project (KWADP), was designed to provide farmers with early access to high-quality inputs at affordable prices, training, mechanisation support, climate advisory, and market linkages.

“This fair is not just about agro-inputs. It is about innovation, knowledge sharing, and creating solutions to drive agricultural productivity. It is a platform where farmers, researchers, and industry leaders connect, exchange ideas, and access cutting-edge solutions that will define the future of farming in Kwara.

“Kwara is not just participating in Nigeria’s agricultural transformation but leading the charge.

The bar has been set, and there is no going back. The goal is clear: greater yields, lower food prices, and a thriving, self-sufficient agricultural economy,“ the governor said.

Represented by his deputy, Mr Kayode Alabi, the governor recalled how Kwara recorded the lowest food inflation rate for three consecutive months last year in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).

AbdulRazaq called the ranking a testament to his administration’s efforts, innovative policies, and strategic investments.

He lauded the local farmers for their relentless hard work, which he said has been complementing the government‘s efforts to achieve food sufficiency in the state.

Earlier, the commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Hon. Oloruntoyosi Thomas, had said that the fair sought to equip the farmers with the tools, knowledge, and support needed to maximise productivity and profitability this season.

She added that the government is committed to strengthening agriculture through mechanisation, providing extension services for farmers, distributing inputs, providing tractors to local governments, and supporting dry-season farming.

The state chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Mahmud Aboki, hailed the governor for the initiative, saying the programme attested to the commitment of AbdulRazaq‘s administration to supporting farmers and advancing the agricultural sector in the state.