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Food Production: Makinde’s Govt Reaffirms Support For Agric Exporting Farmers

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The Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde-led government in Oyo State has reiterated its unwavering support for Agricultural Exporting Farmers as part of efforts to boost food production across the state.

Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade said this  while hosting  the Agricultural Exporting Farmers Multipurpose Cooperatives Society and Credit Investments (CICS) Ltd  in his office.

The Commissioner   commended  the association  for their resilience and dedication to enhancing the export of agricultural products, despite the challenges posed particularly  by the new  tariff increment  imposed by the United States Government.

He noted that the increase presents a burden on a country  like Nigeria with a struggling ecomomy

Prince Oyelade  assured the Association  of the Ministry’s commitment to supporting  them  especially in promoting locally produced foods through the Ministry’s platform.

He emphasized the importance of such efforts in driving economic growth and sustaining farmers’ in the state

In her remarks,  President of the Agricultural Exporting Farmers  Multipurpose (CICS) Ltd. Mrs. Bolanle Oketade, explained that  the  association  was established to add value to agricultural products and generating increased income for farmers in the state.

She  expressed gratitude for the Ministry’s constant  support including the forthcoming product launch holding soon. She added that the launching is designed to promoting awareness about the values of locally produced goods

Packaged by Adekunle Adegboyega

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