The governor of Osun State, Asiwaju Ademola Adeleke, has pleaded with farmers to sell at reasonable prices to consumers. It was in a bid to cushion the effects of rising prices of food items in the state and Nigeria at large. The governor made the appeal at the Ayegbaju Market during the launching of a commodity farmers market.
He implored them to sell with minimal profit margins, considering the welfare of the masses.
Adeleke, who was represented by Bunmi Jenyo, the Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, said that the farmers market which is situated at Ayegbaju market in Osogbo, the state capital will serve as a trading ground between farmers and final consumers. Produces on display there include agricultural produce, like food items.
He assured them that the shops would be allocated to them for free for the first three months.
He said, “What we are doing today will automatically bring down the cost of farm produce as farmers will sell directly to the final consumers. The high price of food items which has made life unbearable for the common man has been given the government a sleepless night.”
The commissioner said the governor, who he said, was concerned for the “ the welfare of the masses, is highly delighted that something of this nature is coming up at the appropriate time. With this market on ground, people have the privilege of buying agricultural produce fresh and direct from farmers at affordable prices.
” As part of government’s support to your Association, my office has given you the privilege of utilising the shops allocated for your use inside Ayegbaju International Market free of charge for the next three months without any charges. This is to allow your association to have a sound footing.”
He implored other farmers associations including the market men and women to collaborate with the South-West Commodities Farmers’ Organisations to ensure that the desired results are achieved.
