YNLG To Empower Farmers With 30,000 Cash Crop Seedlings

 

THE chairman of Yewa North Local Government Area of Ogun State, Dr Olusola Akinbode, has announced plans to complete the distribution of 30,000 cash crop seedlings to farmers across the council ahead of the 2026 farming season, following the successful rollout of 11,000 seedlings in the last season.

Akinbode made the disclosure while fielding questions shortly after the maiden edition of Financial and General Purposes Committee (F&GPC) meeting at the council secretariat in Ayetoro, describing the initiative as part of his administration’s commitment towards boosting agricultural productivity and improving farmers’ livelihoods.

“Agriculture remains the backbone of our local economy. This distribution of 30,000 cash crops is aimed at increasing yields, enhancing farmers’ income and strengthening food security in Yewa North,” he said.

Akinbode, in a release by the council’s Information and Public Relations Officer, Mr Lateef Akintunde explained that the seedlings, including cocoa, cashew and palm oil, will be distributed to genuine farmers across the wards in a transparent manner, with support from agricultural extension officers to ensure effective cultivation.

The chairman added that the council will continue to collaborate with the state Ministry of Agriculture and other relevant agencies to introduce more programmes that will support farmers and encourage youth participation in agriculture.

The trio of supervisory councillors for Agriculture, Information and Health, Honourables Oluwasegun Ableto, Segun Oladodu and Alhaji Fatai Adekunbi described the initiative as timely, noting that it will further reposition agriculture as a viable economic venture in the area.

The Head of Local Government Administration (HOLGA), Mr. Tajudeen Adesoye commended the council chairman for the intervention, as it will help reduce production costs and improve output during the 2026 farming season.