AGRIC DEVELOPMENT: ONDO ASSURES FARMERS OF BETTER DAYS
AGRIC DEVELOPMENT: ONDO ASSURES FARMERS OF BETTER DAYS Ondo State Government has reassured local farmers in the State of the protection of their businesses and personal interest inspite of efforts geared towards acquiring large expanse of lands for global agricultural development and investors in the Akoko area of the State. The Hon. Commissioner for Agriculture and Forestry, Engr. Leye Akinola, stated this when State actors and investors paid an on-the-spot visit to Iboropa and Auga communities, as part of efforts to familiarise with communities where large scale mechanised agricultural activities are scheduled to kick start. The Commissioner represented by the Permanent Secretary, Agriculture Sub-Sector, Mrs. Foluke Daramola, said the visit was part of the Ministry's community engagement strategy, to ensure traditional rulers, community leaders, youths, and landowners are all informed about the government's projection for agricultural industrialization. He assured la...