The Kwara State government has inaugurated a 7-member Interim Caretaker Committee that will represent farmers across the state.
The initiative was aimed at building greater trust in the government’s intervention programmes and enhancing the efficiency of agricultural support systems in the state.
The inauguration of the committee’s members was held on Tuesday at the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development headquarters in Ilorin, the state capital and was attended by ministry officials, heads of agricultural bodies and associations, including members of the general public.
The commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Afeez Abolore charged the committee members to uphold the principles of integrity, fairness, and service to the people.
“This committee is not just symbolic—it is strategic,” the commissioner stated, stressing the administration’s determination to ensure that the right support reaches farmers at the right time time.
Abolore said the committee’s key responsibilities, include verifying the authenticity of beneficiaries, curbing the diversion of agricultural inputs, and collaborating with enforcement agencies to ensure transparency. He praised Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his unwavering commitment to the welfare of farmers in the state.
Mal. Abdullahi Ibu Ahmed, who responded on behalf of other committee members, thanked the government for the trust reposed in them.
He assured the public of their commitment to transparency, fairness, and equitable distribution of resources.
Ahmed pledged that the committee would prioritise the needs of farmers and work to meet the expectations of Governor AbdulRazaq.
