# 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.
- Title: Food Security: Abiodun unveils support package for 10,000…
- Summary: Ogun State Governor Abiodun launches support package for 10,000 farmers with fertiliser, phones and tractors. Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun announced a…
- Keywords: ogun state, dapo abiodun, food security, agriculture, fertiliser, android phones, tractors, cassava farmers, rice farmers, world food day, news, politics
- Source: Premium Times Nigeria — https://premiumtimesng.com/promoted/917697-food-security-abiodun-unveils-support-package-for-10000-ogun-farmers.html
- Author: Press Release
- Published: 2026-10-17T05:28:38+00:00
- Read time: 2 min
- Topics: ogun state, dapo abiodun, food security, agriculture, fertiliser, android phones, tractors, cassava farmers, rice farmers, world food day, news, politics
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun announced a support package for 10,000 farmers including fertiliser, urea, Android phones and tractors to boost food security.