OSAEC Hails Aiyedatiwa’s Aide, Rotimi Wemimo-Akinsola On Visionary Agricultural Reforms, Commends Gov’s Transformation Leadership

The Ondo State Agricultural Empowerment Coalition (OSAEC) has expressed profound appreciation to the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa on Agriculture and Agribusiness, Hon. Rotimi Wemimo Akinsola, for his visionary leadership and pragmatic initiatives that are rapidly transforming the agricultural landscape of Ondo State.

OSAEC equally extends heartfelt gratitude to the Executive Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Ayedatiwa, whose unwavering commitment to agricultural development continues to create an enabling environment for innovation, productivity, and sustainable food security across the State.

OSAEC in a statement issued in Akure described Hon. Wemimo Akinsola as “a strategic reformer and result-driven administrator whose bold initiatives are repositioning Ondo State as a major agricultural hub in Nigeria and beyond.”

The group maintained that Transformational Initiatives Driving Agricultural Growth Under the purposeful coordination of Hon. Wemimo Akinsola, several impactful initiatives have been introduced to strengthen food production, empower farmers, and attract foreign investment into the agricultural sector.

The group refrenced the massive grading of farm settlement roads as very commendable.

The group opined that this strategic move has significantly eased the transportation of farm produce from rural communities to urban markets, reducing post-harvest losses, lowering transportation costs, and increasing farmers’ profitability.

Farmers who previously struggled with inaccessible roads, especially during the rainy season, can now move goods seamlessly, boosting productivity and market competitiveness.

Also, the partnership with the IITA Farm Program Partnership has been commended.

Continuing, the group said; “Through collaboration with the internationally renowned International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), farmers in Ondo State are now benefiting from specialized training programs designed to enhance modern farming techniques, crop management, and agribusiness development.Beyond training, participants receive improved seedlings and cash empowerment support to strengthen and expand their agricultural ventures. This initiative is not only raising a new generation of skilled agripreneurs but also ensuring sustainable food production systems that meet global standards.

On the poultry revolution, the group added that the innovative ‘Adiye Irorun’ Initiative stands out as a groundbreaking poultry empowerment program targeted at equipping farmers with modern poultry farming skills.

” Through structured training, mentorship, and material support, beneficiaries are empowered to build viable poultry businesses capable of generating steady income and employment opportunities.This initiative has already begun creating ripple effects in rural communities, enhancing protein availability, supporting household income, and stimulating local economies.”

OSAEC notes that these forward-thinking programs are not only strengthening local food systems but also strategically positioning Ondo State as a prime destination for foreign agricultural investment.

“With improved infrastructure, skilled manpower, and supportive government policies, the state is steadily emerging as a competitive player in agribusiness and agro-processing, ” the group added.

OSAEC, therefore, commends Hon. Rotimi Wemimo Akinsola for his passion, innovation, and tireless dedication to agricultural transformation.

The Coalition also salutes Governor Ayedatiwa for providing the leadership, vision, and political will necessary to drive these impactful reforms.

Concluding , the group said, “With visionary leadership, strategic partnerships, and community-focused empowerment initiatives, our farmers are not just surviving they are thriving.”