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Food Security: Abiodun unveils support package for 10,000 Ogun farmers
Ogun State Governor Abiodun launches support package for 10,000 farmers with fertiliser, phones and tractors.
In brief
Ogun State Governor Abiodun launches support package for 10,000 farmers with fertiliser, phones and tractors. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun announced a support package for 10,000 farmers including fertiliser, urea, Android phones and tractors to boost food security. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Ogun State Governor Abiodun
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun unveiled a support package for 10,000 rice and cassava farmers.
Support Package Details
2,000 rice farmers receive two bags of fertiliser and one bag of urea each while 8,000 cassava farmers receive the same plus 1,200 Android phones.
Android Phones Distribution
1,200 Android phones with weather, market price and agricultural guidance apps are distributed to farmers.
Tractors and Equipment
10 tractors and agricultural equipment support farm settlements and reduce manual farming burdens.
World Food Day Event
Abiodun announced the package at the 2026 World Food Day celebration held at June 12 Cultural Centre, Abeokuta.
Fertiliser and Herbicide Support
3 litres of herbicides for each rice farmer and 10 litres for each cassava farmer are provided.
Agricultural Projects
28 agricultural projects completed in two years including solar dryers, warehouses and poultry processing plants.
Youth Empowerment
200 young people received soilless farming training with start-up support for agricultural enterprises.
Farmer Information System
Ogun State Farmer Information Management System captured over 160,000 farmers and agricultural value-chain actors.
OGSTEP Impact
Over 283,000 tonnes of agricultural produce purchased by agribusiness firms under OGSTEP.
Farmer Training and Inputs
12,000 farmers benefited from training and agricultural inputs under OGSTEP.
Government Commitment
Abiodun committed to transforming agriculture into a profitable, technology-driven sector for job creation.
Land Management Agency
Ogun State Agricultural Land Management Agency (OSALMA) established to facilitate land access and investment.
Investor Appeal
Abiodun called on investors to take advantage of opportunities in commercial farming and agro-processing.
Food Security Goals
Abiodun aims to process more locally, retain greater value and create jobs in the agricultural value chain.
World Food Day Theme
The event celebrated the theme 'Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow' for World Food Day.
What matters most
Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun announced a support package for 10,000 farmers including fertiliser, urea, Android phones and tractors to boost food security.
