In a major push to support food production and economic resilience, the lawmaker representing Ido/Ibarapa East Federal Constituency, Engr. Aderemi Oseni, has empowered farmers in his constituency with 5,206 bags of fertiliser, delivered in full trailer loads..
He said distribution of the fertilisers was one of the major goals of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s renewed hope agenda for the success of his administration.
Speaking in Ibadan while handling over the bags of fertilisers to farmers in his constituency, Oseni, who is the Chairman, House Committee on Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA), said the empowerment programme was to increase productivity for farmers, ensuring plentiful harvest that not only enhances personal wealth but contributes to national food security.
According to him: “Food security has been one of the major agenda of Mr. President, which will continue to echo to every one of us and we will continue to promote as much as we can.
“In the face of the current economic challenges and the surge of food prices, we are standing together to accelerate our seed while guaranteeing that our families remained nourished and supported.”
He noted the empowerment initiative aligned with President Tinubu renewed hope and economic rebirth agenda, an initiative promising to restore stability and purpose of the nation after recent challenges.
“It is my firm belief that by supporting our farmers, we are not only assisting in alleviating the skyrocketing prices of food but also empowering them to take charge of their destinies.
As I hold these fertilizer and distribute it today to our esteemed and hardworking farmers, I see potential for growth.
“I urge each and every beneficiary to embrace this opportunity to our clear commitment as defined by Mr. President in his renewed agenda. Let us cultivate the habit of excellence, not just in our farms but in every aspect of our lives.
As your representatives, I assure you that I will continue to put people first. We will advocate for better policies, better infrastructure, and a better quality of life for everyone in our beloved Ibarapa’s federal constituency.
This is not simply a promise. It is a pledge, grounded in my heart, grounded in my heartiness, and grounded in my unwavering love for each of you.”
Some of the beneficiaries thanked Oseni for the initiative, lamenting that hardly a farmer can afford to buy a bag of fertilizer.
It was said that the fertilizer will go a long way in reducing the suffering of farmers in the constituency.
