The Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development in Oyo State, Olasunkanmi Olaleye, oversaw the distribution of farm inputs and assets to farmers in six local government areas as part of the ongoing Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) program initiated by the government. Olaleye emphasized the government’s dedication to improving the quality and quantity of agricultural produce to bolster food security.
The distribution began with the fourth phase in Eruwa, Ibarapa East, benefiting approximately 2,537 farmers from the Ibarapa zones. Simultaneously, distribution occurred across the six local government areas in Oke Ogun – Atiba, Saki West, Oorelope, Kajola, Iwajowa, and Itesiwaju, benefiting around 766 arable farmers.
Olaleye further announced plans for the fifth phase of the SAfER program, focusing on the food sector. This phase will include initiatives such as free cattle vaccination, feed distribution for goat and sheep farmers, and subsidies for tractor usage, set to commence in the coming weeks.
