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Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun, on Monday, flagged off the first phase of his administration’s distribution of fertilisers to different categories of farmers, with a promise to aggressively tackle food scarcity in the state.

About 7,000 out of 12,000 farmers enlisted for the scheme will benefit from the first phase.

Speaking at the Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Mr Abiodun acknowledged the growing disparity between food supply and global food production, which has led to scarcity.

“It is widely known that the global population is growing exponentially while the overall food production is falling and struggling to keep pace. We will be more aggressive in tackling food inflation.

“The initiative symbolises more than just the distribution of fertiliser. It represents our collective resolve to support the agriculture sector and ensure that farmers have the resources they need to cultivate their land effectively and efficiently.

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