The Ekiti State government is stepping up its drive toward achieving sustainable food security and sufficiency in the state. Government agencies, private investors and development partners are working hand-in-hand, pushing a shared agenda aimed at transforming agriculture in the state.
The administration of Governor @biodunaoyebanji in its concerted effort to make Ekiti the food basket of the nation has moved beyond policy statements to implementation of concrete actions with focus on measurable outcome, improved productivity, strengthening value-chains and improvement of rural livelihoods.
By aligning policy direction with practical field interventions, the state is gradually building a more resilient food production system designed to withstand economic shocks. These interventions are already producing measurable outcomes with increased cultivation, improved yields, and better post-harvest management which have contributed to noticeable improvement in food supply within local markets and the consequent drop in the prices of staple commodities.
Beyond the immediate impact on food prices, the agricultural reforms have also positioned Ekiti state not only to secure its own food needs but also to contribute meaningfully to supply of foods to other Southwest states of Ondo, Osun, Ogun, Oyo and Lagos and even beyond.
The role of the private sector has also become increasingly significant in Ekiti’s unfolding agricultural story. Large-scale farms, agro-processing centres and emerging agribusinesses are no longer viewed as isolated commercial interests but as vital partners in strengthening productivity, stabilising food markets and stimulating rural industrial growth.
Therefore, we can conclude by saying Governor Oyebanji is putting in the work towards agricultural development in Ekiti state and he deserves an opportunity to return to the office for a 2nd term..#BAOX2
