The Oyo State Government has reiterated its dedication to supporting farmers involved in agricultural exports, as part of a broader initiative to enhance food security and stimulate economic development in the state.
This assurance was given by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, during a meeting with representatives of the Agricultural Exporting Farmers Multipurpose Cooperatives Society and Credit Investments (CICS) Ltd. at the State Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.
Prince Oyelade commended the cooperative’s resilience and commitment to promoting agricultural exports despite global trade disruptions, including the recent tariff increases by the United States.
He also emphasized the importance of adopting global best practices and engaging in knowledge exchange to drive strategic planning in agro-export initiatives.
He acknowledged that such external economic challenges pose difficulties for developing nations like Nigeria but stressed that the state government remains resolute in its mission to support the agricultural sector.
The Commissioner affirmed that the Ministry would continue to create avenues for promoting locally grown food and agricultural products.
“The efforts of your cooperative significantly impact our economy,” he said. “We remain committed to encouraging initiatives that boost local production and export capabilities.”
In her remarks, the President of CICS Ltd., Bolanle Oketade, highlighted the cooperative’s focus on enhancing the value of agricultural products and improving the livelihoods of farmers in Oyo State.
She also thanked the Ministry for its continued support, particularly towards the upcoming product launch aimed at raising awareness of the benefits and importance of consuming locally produced agricultural goods.
