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Abiodun: Our agricultural initiatives to ensure food sufficiency

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5 years ago

July 23, 2021

Sahara Weekly

Abiodun: Our agricultural initiatives to ensure food sufficiency, create employment

…reiterates commitment to the regeneration of state capital

The Ogun State governor, Dapo Abiodun, has disclosed that the agricultural initiative of his administration was deliberately targeted at ensuring food sufficiency and security.

He added that the initiative was also to create employment opportunities for the people especially the youths in the state.

Abiodun, who disclosed this shortly after he inspected Eweje Farm Institute, Odeda, as part of the final campaign of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the local government elections to Odeda Local Government Area.

According to the governor, the agricultural initiative has been successful, declaring that “over seventy thousand people had benefited from the various agricultural programmes by our administration.

He said one of such initiatives, which is the Cassava Demonstration Farm and the Anchor Borrowers Programme, has become successful and placed the agric sector in Ogun on a high pedestal.

“This initiative was implemented as a way not just to ensure food sufficiency, food security, grow what you eat and eat what you grow policies of the President Buhari, it has at the same time offered employment opportunities to our people.

“This has been very successful in Ogun State, we have over seventy thousand beneficiaries of such and we will continue in this like manner”, Abiodun assured.

The governor explained further that the beneficiaries under the initiative were given parcels of land to farm, while the anchors provided the required input and State Ministry of Agriculture provided the necessary guidance by way of extension services.

While commending the Central Bank of Nigeria(CBN) for providing the beneficiaries with stipends until their crops are harvested, Abiodun said that the assistance rendered by the Apex Bank had also helped to facilitate the programme in the state.

A beneficiary, Ogunkola Gbemisola, while commending the state governor for providing them with different anchors for their various agricultural produce, noted that the agric scheme has helped in developing their economic worth.

Meanwhile, the governor has declared that his administration would complete the reconstruction of Oke-Ejigbo-Ijaye Road in the Abeokuta South Local Government Area, abandoned by the immediate past administration.

Abiodun who made this known in Ake, Abeokuta, while addressing party faithful and the residents of the LG, said his administration was poised at making the state better than it met it.

He also reiterated that he would continue to complete all abandoned projects that have a direct economic impact on the people of the state, saying the interest of the people would continue to be his priority.

While welcoming over 500 members of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) who decamped to the APC, called on the people of the local government to come out in their large numbers and use their votes to ensure the victory for the chairmanship candidate of the party, Omolaja Majekodunmi, at the LG poll.

Receiving Governor Abiodun earlier in his Palace, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo commended the governor for the various road projects he has embarked upon in the state capital and across the state in the last two years.

The monarch, however, called on the party candidates not to betray the trust of the people when they eventually get into office.

Responding, Abiodun informed Alake of his administration’s decision to regenerate the state capital.

The governor, who added that a mass transit scheme would soon start across the state, noting the scheme would help develop the transport plan of the state like others cities of the world.

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I will perform like Sen.Adeola Yayi if I’m elected as Senator in Ogun West

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April 27, 2026

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*I will perform like Sen.Adeola Yayi if I’m elected as Senator in Ogun West

Hon. Aina Akinpelu made it known to Ogun West People that he will perform like Senator Olamilekan Adeola Yayi, if the people of Ogun West give him opportunity to serve them as a senator representing Ogun West in 2027 election. Hence tagging his Campaign Slogan as Like *Yayi Like Legacy, Like Yayi Like Legacy*!

Aina said ” we need someone that can work for us like Senator Adeola, if we want his good work to continue in Ogun West”.

That is one of the reasons why I’m contesting for the senatorial seat for our incubent senators good work to continue.

“What I did then as a State Legislator when I served my People at Ado Odo/Ọta 1 Constituency is the example of what I will do if I give opportunity to represent Ogun West at the Federal Level

Honorable Aina says,
Just like Distinguished Senator Adeola Yayi, I facilitated numerous “legacy projects” across my Constituency. I also personally funded people-oriented projects aimed at improving the daily lives of my people.

These visible achievements, delivered during my time as Member Ogun State House of Assembly from 2011–2019, are still standing strong across Ota State Constituency 1 till today.

As a grassroots politician who understands how to attract development and influence decisions in favour of his people, I’m fully prepared to take that same quality representation to Ogun West Senatorial District.

As progressive APC members in Ogun West, the time has come to rally behind a candidate who can sustain the standard and performance Distinguished Senator Adeola Yayi has brought to our district. Which is me, says – *Hon. Aina Akinpelu.*

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Third Term Resumption: Ajadi Launches Back-to-School Support for 200 Pupils in Ibadan

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19 hours ago

April 27, 2026

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Third Term Resumption: Ajadi Launches Back-to-School Support for 200 Pupils in Ibadan

A leading governorship aspirant under the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Oyo State, Olufemi Ajadi Oguntoyinbo, has reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening the education sector as part of efforts to build a better future for the next generation.

Speaking at a press briefing on Sunday, Ajadi said his administration, if elected in 2027, would focus on harnessing grassroots talents while providing support for vulnerable and underprivileged children.

He announced plans to launch a “Back-to-School Initiative” on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, across the seven geopolitical zones of the state, in commemoration of the 2025/2026 third term resumption.

According to him, the programme aims to support over 200 vulnerable pupils with school uniforms, socks, sandals, and other educational materials.

He noted that the initiative would complement ongoing efforts by the administration of Seyi Makinde in addressing the challenge of out-of-school children.

The initiative, he added, is being implemented in partnership with the Catch Them Young Campaign Initiative to ensure that support reaches pupils in government-owned primary schools across the state.

In Ibadan, the first phase of the programme will cover selected schools, including Ode Aje Primary School, Kumapayi Primary School, Olodo; IDC Primary School, Odo-Ona; L. A Special School, Gate; and St. Luke’s Demonstration Basic School, Molete.

Ajadi further disclosed that the initiative would be extended to other zones of the state in the coming weeks.

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Zamfara APC Stakeholders Unanimously Endorse Tinubu, Lawal for Second Term

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2 days ago

April 26, 2026

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Zamfara APC Stakeholders Unanimously Endorse Tinubu, Lawal for Second Term

Stakeholders of the All-Progressives Congress (APC) in Zamfara State have thrown their full weight behind President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Dauda Lawal for a second term in the 2027 general elections.

The endorsement came on Saturday, April 25, 2026, during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting convened at the Government House in Gusau. The gathering drew all four former governors of the state, elected officials, elders, and representatives of youth and women from all 14 local government areas.

Speaking at the event, Governor Lawal described the meeting as timely, noting that political activities ahead of the 2027 elections are about to intensify.

He explained that his decision to join the APC was not merely political but a strategic move to reposition Zamfara, strengthen collaboration with the federal government, and advance the Renewed Hope Agenda. He thanked stakeholders for their unwavering support throughout the transition process.

Lawal urged party leaders to manage public expectations with maturity and fairness, acknowledging that not all political aspirations can be met immediately. He stressed that leadership goes beyond positions and that political relevance comes from service and contribution to development.

He further assured that fairness, equity, and justice would guide his administration’s decisions, and called for discipline and loyalty to the party.

In a communiqué read by the Minister of State for Defence, Bello Mohammed Bello Matawalle, himself a former governor, the stakeholders declared their full support for President Tinubu and Governor Lawal. The communiqué also covered discussions on party unity, governance coordination, security challenges, and preparations for the 2027 elections.

All four former governors of Zamfara Ahmed Sani Yarima, Mahmuda Aliyu Shinkafi, Abdul’aziz Yari, and Bello Mohammed Matawalle were present and made clear commitments to the APC and the re-election bid of the president and the governor.