Ondo Flood Victims Get Farm Inputs

The Ondo State Government has commenced the distribution of farm inputs to farmers affected by floods in the state to keep them in business.

Governor of the state, Rotimi Akeredolu, during the distribution exercise said, the development was to encourage food production for sufficiency in the state.

Represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Forestry, Olayato Aribo, Akeredolu said, “The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), has provided 5000 day old chicks, 280 bags of broiler starter, 280 bags of fish feeds of various sizes and 84 bags of NPK fertilizer for distribution to the affected beneficiaries.

“All these are to ensure that the affected beneficiaries do not lose interest in their various chosen enterprises and also to encourage food security and employment generation.

“The Ondo State government sincerely appreciates the IFAD/Livelihood Improvement Family Enterprises Project for the Niger Delta (LIFE-ND) LIFE-ND.”

The governor, therefore, urged beneficiaries to make efficient use of the farm inputs for the development of agriculture in the state. On his part, Coordinator, IFAD/LIFE-ND Project in Ondo State, Olawale Ademola stressed the need to support farmers at this critical time, saying it will encourage them to continue farming.