Farmers in Edo State, Nigeria, have expressed relief and gratitude over the improved security situation, which has enabled them to return to their farms after years of abandonment. The development is attributed to the security measures introduced by Governor Monday Okpebholo's administration. According to Alhaji Bako Dogwo, President of the Integrated Farmers Association of Nigeria (IFAN) and Chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), the improved security has boosted farmers' confidence to resume their agricultural activities.
The farmers' return to their farms was celebrated during an event where Jarrett Tenebe, the Edo State Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), was installed as Patron of Edo farmers. Dogwo commended Governor Okpebholo for his efforts to improve security across the state, saying it has had a positive impact on farmers. He noted that farmers who were previously unable to access their farms are now able to do so, and that this development is expected to increase food production and strengthen food security in the state.
Hon. Prince Henry Ebole, representing the State Federated FADAMA Farmers, also commended Governor Okpebholo for his administration's SHINE agenda and pledged the support of farmers to the government. Ebole emphasized the critical role that farmers play in providing food and employment opportunities for youths. He mentioned that the association has about 2,000 registered FADAMA farmers and plans to increase its numbers by registering and sensitizing more farmers.
Ebole also disclosed that the association would mobilize farmers to support the APC, noting that farmers constitute an important constituency in the state. He said that the association would work with the government to ensure that farmers are able to operate freely and increase food production. The event provided an opportunity for farmers to express their appreciation for the improved security situation and to pledge their support to the government.
Jarrett Tenebe, the newly installed Patron of Edo farmers, expressed his appreciation to the farmers for honouring him with the position. He pledged to support their activities and noted that both he and Governor Okpebholo are farmers who understand the importance of agriculture to the economy and food security. Tenebe commended Governor Okpebholo for tackling security challenges and ensuring that the state is safe for farmers to return to their farms.
Tenebe emphasized that improved security is essential for enabling farmers to operate freely and increase food production. He noted that the government's efforts to improve security have had a positive impact on farmers and that the APC is committed to supporting farmers and ensuring that they are able to contribute to the state's economic development. The event marked an important milestone in the relationship between the government and farmers in Edo State.
The return of farmers to their farms is expected to have a positive impact on food production and food security in Edo State. With improved security, farmers are now able to access their farms and resume their agricultural activities, which is expected to increase food production and strengthen food security in the state. The government's efforts to improve security have been commended by farmers, who are now optimistic about the future of agriculture in Edo State.
Key points
- Improved security in Edo State has enabled farmers to return to their farms after years of abandonment.
- The development is attributed to the security measures introduced by Governor Monday Okpebholo's administration.
- The return of farmers to their farms is expected to increase food production and strengthen food security in Edo State.
