Ogun Govt Supports 33,075 Farmers, Distributes Farm Equipment

Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has said his administration has supported 33,075 farmers through various agricultural programmes aimed at boosting food production, strengthening food security and promoting economic development in the state.

Abiodun disclosed this during the commemoration of the 2026 World Food Day, themed “Innovation Today, Nourish Tomorrow,” where he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to agricultural transformation.

The governor said the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project (OGSTEP) had supported farmers involved in crop production, aquaculture and poultry farming, while mechanisation services had been provided on 9,014 hectares of farmland at a 65 per cent subsidy.

He added that the government had distributed fertilisers, agrochemicals and animal feeds at subsidised rates, completed 28 agricultural projects and registered more than 160,000 farmers and agricultural value-chain actors under its Farmer Information Management System.

As part of efforts to improve agricultural productivity, Abiodun announced the allocation of one tractor and accompanying farming equipment to each of the state’s eight farm settlements, alongside two additional tractors for farmers’ associations.He also announced plans to distribute 1,200 Android phones equipped with agricultural applications to farmers across eight participating local government areas.

According to him, the government is providing fertilisers and urea to 10,000 rice and cassava farmers, alongside improved cassava stems and herbicides to boost yields and reduce production costs.

The governor said his administration would continue to expand agro-processing, support young agricultural entrepreneurs, improve access to modern farming technologies and attract investments capable of creating jobs and strengthening the state’s agricultural economy.

Abiodun also appreciated President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for their continued support for agriculture and food security, while commending farmers and development partners for their contributions to the sector.He said the administration’s vision was to make farming profitable, ensure food abundance, promote agribusiness and improve the livelihoods of rural communities across Ogun State.