The Senator representing Lagos East Senatorial District, Sen. Tokunbo Abiru, on Thursday distributed over 1200 free Urea fertilizers to farmers across the senatorial district.
This is coming two months after he distributed fertilizers provided by the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to boost food production and security.
In his remarks, the Senator, represented by his Media Aide, Mr. Enitan Olukotun, disclosed that the initiative was meant to complement the efforts of the President Tinubu government’s Renewed Hope agenda on food security, stressing that the government was passionate about fighting hunger.
It will be recalled that prior to this time, Abiru had facilitated agric initiatives and support to farmers in the district, like the distribution of farms inputs, including fertilizers, seedlings, and herbicides to over 300 crop farmers, and the provision of fully vaccinated chickens, feeds, and cages for over 100 livestock poultry farmers in the Senatorial District.
Dr Hakeem Adetugbobo, the Coordinator of Agric-related empowerment for Senator Abiru, also commended Senator Abiru for the laudable initiative.
He said, “ We are fast moving into mechanised farming from subsistence farming. We should be thankful for the Senator for his efforts at ensuring that our farmers are well catered for.
Adetugbobo further disclosed that the Senator had also set up farmers cooperatives in Lagos East Senatorial District, for easy access to funds for their business operations.
Alhaja Onifade Muslimot, one of the beneficiaries from Igbogbo Bayeku LCDA, expressed gratitude to Senator Abiru, saying farmers can now be proud to identify themselves as farmers as a result of the support received from Senator Abiru.
Mrs Blessing Nwaezawa and Mr Dauda Taiwo, who were also beneficiaries said the fertilizers will go a long way in boosting their farm yields.
Prominent community leaders, including leaders of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Ikorodu and stakeholders in the agriculture sector attended the distribution exercise.
They include: Chairman Ikorodu West LCDA, Hon Sulaimon Kazeem Olanrewaju, Arc Taiwo Kara, Deaconess Wonu Osinowo, APC Lagos East Women Leader, Alhaji Jimoh Tijani, Hon. Princess Adebimpe Akinsola, Dr. Hakeem Adetugbobo, Alhaji Shehu Usman Sampam,Alhaji Rilwan Ishola Jinadu, Alhaji Sulaimon Musiliu, Bishop Olajide Odusoga and South West Chairman, All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Otunba (Dr.) Femi Oke, represented Mrs Adeola Adewunmi- Malik, among others.
