FOOD SUFFICIENCY IN OSUN A CERTAINTY . -ARAGBIJI

Dayo Fasola


The Aragbiji of Iragbiji, Oba Abdul-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi has affirmed the readiness of Governor Gboyega Oyetola  led administration to roll out activities in preparation for the 2019 planting season.

This he disclosed while declaring open the Agricultural Summit held at the Palace Town Hall of Iragbiji for Farmers, the Townspeople,aspiring growers, and other Stakeholders . The Summit which had segments of separate lectures on start off loan acquisition, merchanised farming, Organic food cultivation, food sufficiency  , food Security and planting expertise was organized by the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Oba Abdul-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi in collaboration with Osun State  Ministry of Agriculture, Association of Growers Processors and Exporters Association of Nigeria  .

' We are having this summit and sectionised workshops for farmers, aspiring growers and ordinary people whose interest could be awaken in line with the food sufficiency program of the Governor Gboyega Oyetola's led administration and his agenda on Farm settlements,  Agricultural products processing and Agricultural produce market. We urge all Osun residents to explore this opportunity most especially since there are incentives to the program as provisioned for by the Osun  Government. ' Oba Ayotunde Olabomi added as he declared the Summit opened.

Addressing the gathering, the Director of Agric Services from the Osun ministry of Agriculture, food security and Youth development  Mr Oladepo Ola disclosed that the opportunities available to Osun farmers and aspiring growers on loans, standard crops cannot be rivalled in any other state of the federation. He commended the efforts of Governor Gboyega Oyetola on subsidisation, provision of enabling environment and incentives being given farmers. He urged all attendees and intending farmers to not hesitate and visit the Ministry for enrollment and subsequent progress monitoring .

 Comrade Abdul-Kareem Aderemi one of the guest speakers shed light on new and advance ways of farming , grooming, getting each specific products to the right market, as well as employing technology for maximun yield. He also made exposé of gold mine crops like Castor oil plant.

While Honourable TO Ajayi the president of Jahtropher growers in Osun spoke on the economic gains, Clean organic energy  and ecological benefits from the Jahtrapher plant locally known as Lapalapa.

Emphasis were laid on ensuring the Organic growth of all Produce, Organic fertilizing, the preservation of the health benefits of each plants,  the nutrition of feeding on organic edibles, as well as  the education on planting and application of regulated non edible produce as part of the prequisites mandated by the State of Osun  government .

 Present at the occasion were the entire Aragbiji-in-Council, the Baale Agbe of Iragbiji kinddom, Chief Peter Adewoyin and other dignataries

Closing remarks were made by the other royal fathers present.  The Olororuwo of Ororuwo Oba Qamar'deen Adeyemi Adeyanju Alawode IV and the Atapana of Iyeku Oba Salaudeen Soliu Ajiboye .

The day one of the summit closed with lectures on traditional mode of cooking and its benefits by the Iyalode of Iragbiji land Chief Mrs Folorunso Tinuade with an audience question and answer session.