Ogun State supports farmers with equipment and subsidies
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Prince Dapo Abiodun, the Governor of Ogun State in Nigeria, announced a support package for 10,000 rice and cassava farmers to improve food production and security.
The governor unveiled the initiative during the 2026 World Food Day celebration in Abeokuta. The package includes subsidised fertilisers, herbicides, and improved planting materials for the farmers. Abiodun’s administration also provided 10 tractors, other agricultural equipment, and 1,200 Android phones to farmers.
These phones have applications that offer weather information, market prices, and best agricultural practices, aiming to improve farmers’ decision-making and market access. The state government established the Ogun State Agricultural Land Management Agency to help farmers access land and promote agricultural investment. Over the past two years, Ogun State completed 28 agricultural projects focused on crop production, aquaculture, and poultry, including a facility that can process 5,000 birds daily.
The governor also mentioned a program training over 200 young people in soilless farming. The Ogun State Farmer Information Management System, launched in 2023, currently includes data on over 160,000 farmers and agricultural businesses, helping the government target support effectively.
