Osun May Face Food Shortages – AFAN
The All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN), Osun Chapter has appealed to the state government to prioritise agriculture and provide greater support to farmers, noting that such measures would encourage youth participation in farming and strengthen food security.
AFAN also warned that the state could face food shortages if supplies from other regions were disrupted, stressing the need for increased local production.
The State Chairman of AFAN, Mr. Ganiyu Musefiu, made the appeal in Osogbo at the weekend.
Musefiu further advised that government agricultural interventions should target genuine and practicing farmers to ensure effective implementation and impact.
To ensure that farmers benefit from various agricultural programmes facilitated by both the government and the Association, AFAN announced plans to commence the digital registration of farmers across the state.
The Chairman explained that the national body of AFAN had already embarked on the digital registration of members nationwide, adding that the Osun chapter would kick off its exercise in the coming weeks once all modalities are finalised and a date officially announced.
Musefiu stated that in line with the association’s commitment to improving farmers’ welfare, a central information unit with a toll-free line had been established to handle farmers’ inquiries and complaints.
He urged farmers in Osun to take advantage of the registration to formalise their membership and access available opportunities.
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