…programme designed to boost Agricultural production, improve food security and empower farmers

Ekiti State Government has commenced the full implementation of the National Agricultural Growth Scheme and Agro Pocket (NAGS-AP) programme, an initiative of the President Bola Tinubu led Federal Government designed to boost Agricultural production, improve food security and empower farmers across the country.

The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr Ebenezer Boluwade who made this known in a statement made available to newsmen in Ado-Ekiti said the commencement of the programme in the State was sequel to the State Government’s meeting the requirements for the takeoff of the programme including the inauguration of State Working Committee.

He noted that the State Government’s proactive moves is already having the desired effect as highly subsidized agro chemicals, fertilizers and other inputs under the Programme have started arriving the State for Ekiti farmers.

Boluwade disclosed that 10 redemption centers for distribution of agric inputs have been established in strategic locations across the State noting that the ones for Moba/Ilejemeje and Ikole/Ekiti East located at Ikosu Town and ADP office, Ikole respectively have become operational while those in Ado-Ekiti/SouthWest, Ayekire, Oye/Ido Osi, Efon/Ekiti West, Ijero, Emure, Ikere/Ise Orun, and Irepodun/Ifelodun will be opened in the coming days

According to the Commissioner,
Fertilizers including Urea, SSP, NPK liquid fertilizer have been supplied to the Moba/Ilejemeje redemption center alongside agro chemicals including 100% selective herbicide, 100% selective 1st emergence and 100% insecticides as well as 10KG bags of maize seeds and cassava stems.

Boluwade reiterated the commitment of the Federal government to 75% cost of the aforementioned items while farmers will contribute just 25%.

He urged interested farmers in the Moba/Ilemeje Axis to visit the redemption center located at Ikosu-Ekiti town hall for their inputs or call the officer in charge, Abolaji Olufemi on 08024811866 while those in Ikole/East East axis are to visit the redemption center at ADP office, Ikole or call the officer in charge, Matthew Adeola on 08163278801.