Shonga farmers hail Gov. Abdulrazaq’s Intervention in maize farming

By Ola Taiwo

Farmers in Shonga Community, Edu Local Government Area of Kwara State, have commended Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq for providing agricultural inputs to boost food production in the state.

The farmers made the commendation as they expressed delight in the government’s introduction of “Kwara State 2026 Wet Season Special Maize Intervention for Communities Affected by Banditry and Natural Disasters”

The Maize Farmers’ Contact Community Leader, in the town, Muhammad Mohammed Pogi who spoke on behalf of the farmers said the Maize intervention meant for clustered maize farmers was a  commendable initiative.

Pogi, in a statement, said the intervention reflects Governor Abdulrazaq’s commitment to ensuring food sufficiency and supporting farmers during the current planting season.

The farmers’ leader also commended the Commissioner for Livestock Development, Oloruntoyosi Thomas, who also serves as the Supervising Commissioner for the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, for her resilience and dedication in ensuring that the intervention reached genuine farmers at the appropriate time.

He noted that the distribution of high-quality Golden Fertiliser, agrochemicals and improved maize seedlings would significantly enhance productivity and improve the livelihoods of beneficiary farmers.

Pogi thanked AbdulRazaq for his positive response to the yearnings and aspirations of farmers across the state.

He assured the state government of the continued support of maize farmers for its agricultural policies and programmes, pledging their commitment to ensuring the success of initiatives aimed at improving food production and strengthening food security in the state.