We’ll Prioritise Farmers’ Security.

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State has reiterated his administration’s commitment to priorities the security of lives and property of farmers to boost food production and reduce hunger in the state.

Aiyedatiwa made the pledge at the inauguration of the new executive members of the Ondo State Agricultural Commodities Association on Wednesday in Akure.

The Governor, who was represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, said the time had come for farmers to go into sustainable farming to increase production.

He said his administration had committed a lot of resources in the development of agriculture and promotion of food sufficiency in the state.

Aiyedatiwa, while congratulating the new OSACA executives, called on farmers to increase food sufficiency, reduce prices of agricultural products and leverage on the use of technology to boost production.

Earlier, Chief Abiodun Adejo, the new OSACA Chairman, who appreciated Government’s support to farmers in the state, said more would be done to actively involve the association in formulation of Government policies to ensure food security.