Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko
The Ondo State Governor, Dr Olusegun Mimiko has declared his government's intention to encourage households in the state to undertake subsistence agriculture through back-yard farming as a way of diversifying their income sources.
Speaking with stakeholders in the Agricultural sector in his office on Friday, the Governor said the pervading fiscal climate in the nation was, no doubt, a wake-up call for the State and every household to diversify their income sources.
He said at the state level, emphasis was being placed on stimulating the real sector to perform better than before adding, that government wished to encourage every household to, at least, undertake subsistence agriculture through back-yard farming including animal husbandry.
At the meeting which held as part of activities marking the 7th anniversary of his government and the 40th anniversary of the creation of the state, the Governor said as an impetus to willing households, government shall provide sensitisation workshops, sundry motivations and support as incentives.
He submitted that It was envisaged that the combined effort of everyone would aggregate to ease off pressure and dependence on state fund for livelihood.
At this critical time in the history of our nation, he said, the onus was on all and sundry, especially those in leadership positions to lead by example towards repositioning the economy.
"We must be hopeful on the various initiatives being put in place by government in order to have significant improvements in our lives.
" Indeed, now is the appropriate time for the Federal Government to invest massively in other viable sectors of the economy, especially, solid minerals, which is an exclusive preserve of the Federal Government. We shall work closely with the Federal Government with a view to ensuring diversification of our economy especially in Agriculture and Solid minerals" he promised.
Mimiko who told the stakeholders that their endorsement and support for his administration were borne out of their appreciation of his government’s achievement in all sectors said "Today, Ondo State is a global benchmark in a couple of initiatives based on the diligent and sincere implementation of our programmes which have attracted the commendations of statesmen throughout the nation and even across political divides" these he said, were considered as public acknowledgement of his government's modest achievements.
He said the standard has been widely enhanced through the activities of his government and different structures have been put in place to ensure that good governance is delivered to the people of Ondo State.
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