LAGOS BACKS THE HANDS THAT FEED THE NATION : CERUD DISTRIBUTES FARM TOOLS TO RURAL FARMERS.

 

 

In a bid to strengthen the “hands that feed the nation,” the Lagos State Government, through the Office of Rural Development and the Centre for Rural Development (CERUD), has distributed small-scale farm tools to rural farmers across the state.

The event, held at CERUD’s Igbodu-Epe office, was graced by key stakeholders in the state’s agricultural sector. Speaking at the occasion, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Yekini Agbaje, emphasized that the initiative was designed to empower farmers with efficient tools, enabling them to produce more and live better lives.

                       Special Adviser ,Rural Development, Dr. Nurudeen Yekini Agbaje,

“By equipping our farmers, we are laying the foundation for true food security in Lagos State,” Dr. Agbaje stated.

               

In his welcome remarks, Director and Chief Executive Officer of CERUD, Musbau Muyiwa Balogun, described the intervention as a strategic step toward boosting productivity and ensuring sustainable food security in rural communities. He reaffirmed the government’s commitment to continually support farmers with the tools and inputs needed to make agriculture more productive and rewarding.

Collaborating the stance, of  the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy Affairs and Rural Development, Mrs. Kikelomo Bolarinwa, CERUD Director ,Musbau  Muyiwa Balogun  urged beneficiaries to make judicious use of the equipment and not sell them, emphasizing that the tools were meant to uplift their livelihood and enhance agricultural growth.

The distribution exercise saw farmers receive essential tools such as hoes, rakes, diggers, cutlasses, shovels, and other modern implements designed to make farm work easier and improve yields.

Filled with excitement and gratitude, the beneficiaries hailed the Lagos State Government for its continued efforts in supporting grassroots development and promoting food sufficiency.

With initiatives like this, Lagos is not only investing in agriculture—it is investing in the people who keep food on the  tables.