The Oyo State Government, under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde, proudly announced the continuation of the distribution of farm inputs to smallholder farmers through the Oyo State Community Action for Resilience and Economic Stimulus (Oyo State NG-CARES) programme in June 2025.
This initiative, supported by the World Bank, aims to enhance food security, boost agricultural productivity, and mitigate the economic challenges faced by vulnerable farmers across the state.
Building on the success of previous phases, the June 2025 distribution targets thousands of smallholder farmers in multiple local government areas (LGAs), providing critical agricultural inputs such as NPK fertilizers, maize and tomato seeds, herbicides, cassava cuttings, and livestock like goats.
In 2024, the fourth phase of the programme supported 3,660 farmers across 26 LGAs, significantly improving livelihoods and food production.
This ongoing effort underscores the state’s commitment to empowering farmers and fostering economic resilience in the face of all challenges unleashed on Nigerians by the failed All Progressives Congress (APC) administration.
The Oyo State NG-CARES programme, coordinated by the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), also includes capacity-building and extension services to equip farmers with modern techniques for sustainable farming.
The initiative prioritizes Farmers Community Associations (FCAs) and beneficiaries of the Youth Entrepreneur Agro-preneur Programme (YEAP), ensuring inclusivity and impact.
Governor Makinde’s administration remains dedicated to transforming Oyo State’s agricultural sector through strategic interventions like NG-CARES, the Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER) programme, and tractorization subsidies.
These efforts align with the Oyo State Roadmap for Sustainable Development 2023–2027, aiming to reduce poverty, create jobs, and ensure food sufficiency.
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