Ekiti State farmers have thrown their weight behind the proposed Ekiti Farm Summit, describing it as a timely initiative that will reposition the agricultural sector of the state, while congratulating Governor Biodun Oyebanji on his re-election and commending Dr. Oluwatosin Ademola Ojo for his contributions to the development of agriculture.
Farmers under the aegis of the Ekiti Farmers Forum said the proposed summit would serve as a platform to address challenges confronting farmers, attract investment into agriculture and promote food security across the state.
They said the re-election of Governor Oyebanji is a demonstration of the people’s confidence in his administration and expressed optimism that his second tenure will further consolidate policies geared towards transforming agriculture and rural development.
The group equally praised Dr. Ojo for his constant support to farmers through the Dr. Ademola Ojo Farming and Feeding Initiative and the Sade-Ademola Foundation, noting that the interventions had facilitated access to basic agricultural inputs and boosted farming activities in the state.
The farmers say the initiatives have led to higher productivity and are projected to increase harvests and enhance the livelihoods of farming communities.
They said sustained support and strategic interventions in agriculture were still necessary for achieving food security, job creation and economic growth in Ekiti State.
The forum urged governments, development partners and other stakeholders to continue to give agriculture top priority, describing the sector as the backbone of the state’s economy.
It also called on the Ekiti indigenes in the diaspora to emulate Dr. Ojo, the Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Mpumalanga Province, South Africa, by supporting initiatives that promote agricultural development and empower local farmers.
The farmers assured their support for President Bola Tinubu and APC candidates in Ekiti state ahead of the 2027 general elections, saying they were confident of the party’s commitment to the advancement of agricultural development and the welfare of citizens.
