MHR Sesi Whingan distributes 384 bags of fertilizers to boost agriculture in Badagry

In a major effort to improve agricultural productivity, Hon. Sesi Whingan, Member of the House of Representatives for Badagry Federal Constituency, on July 28, 2024, distributed 384 bags of fertilizer to 384 local farmers. The initiative is aimed at improving crop yields and supporting the farming community in the region.

The distribution event attracted a large number of farmers from Badagry Local Government, Olorunda and Badagry West Local Council Development Areas, all eager to receive the much-needed agricultural inputs. This effort underscores Hon. Whingan’s deep understanding of the needs of his constituents, especially at a time when Nigeria is facing a critical need for food security across the country.

Honourable Sesi Whingan successfully lobbied the Federal Government to secure tons of free fertiliser for farmers in Badagry. The consignment arrived at his constituency office a few days before distribution.

In his address, delivered by Hon. Wale Adesina, the Coordinator of Sesi Whingan Foundation, Hon. Whingan stressed the importance of supporting local farmers, highlighting agriculture as a vital sector for the economic growth of the community. He reiterated his commitment to provide continuous support and resources to improve agricultural productivity in Badagry.

The beneficiary farmers expressed their gratitude and noted that the fertilizer would significantly increase their crop production. Many were struggling with the high cost of agricultural inputs and this assistance came as a timely intervention.

Last week, the MHR office for Badagry announced plans to distribute fertilizers to local farmers. Registration forms were distributed for screening to ensure that beneficiaries were practicing farmers. The selection process was closely supervised by key local farmer leaders including Alhaji Oyelekan Muftau Abiodun, Chairman of the Farmers Association in Badagry Central and his co-chairmen from Olorunda and Badagry West Local Council Development Areas (LCDA). Mr. Afeez Olumide Garuba, Chairman of Voice of Farmers, Badagry also played a crucial role in coordinating the distribution.

Agriculture remains a cornerstone of the local economy in Badagry. Initiatives like these are crucial to ensuring sustainable development and food security in the region and Lagos State as a whole. Farmers in Badagry look forward to more such efforts from their representatives and leaders to support the agricultural sector.

The event was attended by several prominent political and community leaders including Hon. Sedegla Pot-Balogun, Chairman of Sesi Whingan Consiliers, Chief Avigbe Joshua, Hon. Ade Agoro and chairmen of farmers associations in all three councils in Badagry.

The distribution of fertilizers is part of a broader agricultural support programme initiated by Hon. Whingan. This programme aims to provide farmers with essential inputs and training to improve agricultural techniques and productivity, with the aim of improving food security and the local economy in Badagry.