A state committee on food security will be established this week by Governor Ademola Adeleke in response to the growing financial hardship that the people of the state are experiencing.
Dr. Bashiru Salami, the Commissioner for Special Duties and Regional Integration, will chair the committee, which will be made up of representatives from relevant commissioners, youth organizations, farmers’ associations, security agencies, religious organizations, and civil society groups.
The Committee’s responsibilities include ensuring food production security through farm security, monitoring food pricing and marketing, expanding farming through state incentives, reviewing the efficacy of current palliative measures to identify areas for improvement, and recommending quick steps to alleviate public suffering.
In the midst of this national economic calamity, Governor Adeleke has reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare and well-being of the populace.
The governor stated that his administration has been introducing various measures every day to mitigate the impact of the current situation, while hosting the Association of Osun Indigenes Residing in Bayelsa State.
“ Our government is built mainly on the welfare of the people. We just launched the distribution of cash grants to almost 20,000 very poor segments of our population. Another 60,000 is being enrolled for ATM cards.
“I have directed the Commissioner for Transport to ensure efficient working of the Imole Bus Service. Before new buses arrive, we must make judicious use of the refurbished buses to ply key routes where the services are needed.
“I have instructed key commissioners to review their service delivery to respond to the current needs and challenges of the people. The people must be regularly consulted and carried along on policy decisions and implementation.
Our administration is ramping up efforts to deepen the state economy. I have directed the Commissioner for Power to expedite action on the Osun State Electricity bill.
“On the digital economy, I have also instructed the Commissioner for Science and Technology to present an implementation plan for the state ICT Policy and the State Tech Innovation policy. The bill for the domestication of the Nigerian Startup Act will soon be sent to the state assembly,” he disclosed.