By : Ahmed Dan Asabe, Lokoje
Over 10,000 farmers across Kogi state's 21 local government areas have received support through various initiatives under Governor Ahmed Ododo's administration, significantly impacting the state's food security narrative.
Empowering Smallholder Farmers
The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Timothy Ojomah, disclosed this while flagging off the FGN/IFAD Value Chain Development Programme (VCDP-AF) in Lokoja. The programme aims to create an enabling environment for smallholder farmers to boost food security and productivity in Kogi State . Ojomah emphasized that the state government's collaboration with FGN/IFAD-VCDP-AF has enhanced food sufficiency and productivity through the provision of equipment, inputs, loans, and other incentives to smallholder farmers.
Governor Ododo's administration has demonstrated a commitment to assisting rural farmers through VCDP activities, ensuring maximum agricultural production and food security in the state. The commissioner commended Dr. Adejoh and her team for their resilience, urging beneficiaries to properly utilize the inputs to achieve their intended purpose. The event also featured the presentation of grinding machines to persons with disabilities and widows, as well as an exhibition of diverse processed food products.
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