Oyo Rolls Out Subsidised Food Items For Workers

The Oyo State Government, through the Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State (ACCOS), has commenced the distribution of food items valued about ₦100 million to civil and public servants across the state at subsidised rates.

The initiative was part of the state government’s continuous efforts to cushion the effects of current economic challenges on workers and ensure a more comfortable December festive season.

Flagging off the distribution exercise at the corporation’s premises, the chairman of the Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State (ACCOS), Sheikh Taofik Akeugbagold, said the programme was strictly for workers who have indicated interest, noting that beneficiaries must be properly collated by their respective accounts sections to ensure a smooth and transparent process.

Speaking through the coordinating director of ACCOS, Mr. Oladejo, Akeugbagold explained that the commodities available for the programme included bags of rice, vegetable oil, chicken, and other essential food items, with allocations strictly based on individual demand as indicated by the workers.

Akeugbagold added that payment for the commodities would be made through salary deductions beginning in February 2026, stressing that the arrangement was designed to ease the financial burden on workers while ensuring accountability.

The chairman maintained that the intervention aligns with the welfare-driven agenda of the Governor Seyi Makinde-led government, aimed at improving the living standard of workers and promoting food affordability.

He assured that the distribution process would be transparent, orderly, and fair, urging beneficiaries to comply with all stipulated guidelines.