Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, on Thursday allocated farmlands to 25 members of the state House of Assembly as part of efforts to ensure food security and support the federal government’s agricultural resurgence initiative.
Presenting the letters of allocation at the Governor’s Office in Oke-Mosan, Abeokuta, Abiodun noted that this gesture would enable the lawmakers to contribute towards making Ogun State the food basket of the country.
“I recall that I had promised to allocate agricultural land to all the Ogun State legislators as part of our food security and agricultural resurgence initiative, which is in line with the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu,” said Abiodun. “Today, in fulfilment of the promise and in commemoration of your one year in office, I am glad to present to you the letters of allocation. I hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to ensure that you begin to grow what you eat and eat what you grow. This will be your way of ensuring the fulfilment of our desire to make Ogun State the breadbasket of the nation.”
Governor Abiodun commended the Assembly members for their dedication to democracy, good governance, and the welfare of citizens. He noted that their legislative efforts have been instrumental in driving the state’s progress and development, having passed numerous bills and resolutions to improve the lives of the people.
“In the last year, the lawmakers have shown tireless efforts, unwavering integrity, and a collaborative spirit with the executive, making our state one of the best in the country,” Abiodun stated. “For each of us, whether in the Executive or Legislative branch, history has presented a rare opportunity to lead and serve the people who have placed their hopes and aspirations on our ability to deliver the much-needed dividends of democracy.”
The governor assured the legislators that his administration is committed to working closely with them to advance key initiatives and drive the state’s development. He pledged to prioritize investments in infrastructure, healthcare, and technology to maintain Ogun State’s competitiveness and prosperity.
“Together, we have a great task ahead. The expectations of our people are vast. We must strive to create an inclusive society where every citizen has the opportunity to thrive,” Abiodun added.
Speaker Rt. Hon. Oludaisi Elemide, reflecting on the past year, described it as turbulent but emphasized their commitment to providing purposeful representation. He praised the governor for the renovation and restoration of the assembly complex, which included the addition of 24 new toilets and restored water supply in the legislators’ offices.
Elemide assured the governor of the Assembly’s cooperation in enacting laws that would fast-track the socio-economic development of the state, emphasizing that their actions would be guided by the interests of their constituents.
