Agriculture

Ondo Approves N3bn for RAAMP

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By Isaac Afolabi

The Ondo State Executive Council has approved the sum of N3.47 billion counterpart funds for the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project , RAAMP

Commissioner for Energy, Mines and Mineral Resources, Mr Razaq Obe and the Special Adviser to the Governor on Information and Strategy, Mr Olugbenga Omole announced this in Akure.

Our correspondent reports that Mr Obe explained that the project would see many feeder roads asphalted to connect rural dwellers to towns and drive the economy of the state through Agriculture, while other life-impacting projects would be executed.

Mr Omole said in the bid to transform Akure into the State Capital, the government approved the sum of five hundred million naira for a street lighting system via solar-powered lights.

He disclosed that the  State Government also approved the appointment of Prince Adu Omotayo as the new Asinigbo of Isinigbo in Akure North Council and as well as the appointment of warrant Chiefs for the purpose of appointing new Afa of Oke-Agbe in Akoko North West Council Area.

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Infrastructure

Ekiti Commences Massive Rural Project

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By Kazeem Ayodeji

The Ekiti State Government has started a massive rural road project that will span 1,000 kilometres across the state. 

A statement by the Special Adviser to the governor on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode says the project is aimed at improving the transportation of agricultural products to the markets and boosting the rural economy.

It explains that the project which is partly funded by the World Bank under the Rural Access and Agriculture Marketing Project, RAAMP, will cover 65.10 kilometres of road rehabilitation in several rural communities and farmsteads.

According to the statement, some of the roads to be constructed include Enu Odi-Itenu –Igirigiri Road, Omisanjana-Ben Folarin- Oke Aso Road Ara-Oye Road, Afolu-Odofin Road, Ise-Imola Road, Owode Anaye Road among others.

It says the project will continue until the middle of the year with a call on the communities and farmsteads that were not included in the first phase to be patient, as they would be covered in the next phases of the project.

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Security

Attacks on Farmers: Gov. Akeredolu Promises Adequate Security

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Ondo State Governor, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has said his government will not allow criminals masquerading as herdsmen to overrun the state under any guise.

Governor Akeredolu, who vowed to bring to justice the killer herdsmen terrorising some communities, assured of more security presence in some areas of the state.

The Governor spoke on Tuesday in his office while receiving on courtesy visit representatives of Auga Community led by the Alauga of Auga-Akoko, Oba Samuel Agunloye.

Mr Akeredolu, who frowned at the incessant attacks on farmers and their farmlands, especially in the bordering towns, said increased security presence will be deployed.

He charged the people to also be prepared and report suspected criminals to security agencies on time, saying his administration will not allow killer herdsmen to overrun the state.

The Governor also called on traditional rulers in the state to work with the Amotekun Corps and other security agencies for proper security of their domain.

Governor Akeredolu emphasized that the Iboropa-Auga/Ase/Ikaram road is one of the roads slated to be constructed under the Rural Access and Agricultural Marketing Project (RAAMP).

On renovation of Auga Community Grammar School, Auga Akoko, Governor Akeredolu said the time has come for communities to come up with various strategies towards developing their schools, saying old students associations and the communities must also join hands in developing the schools in their localities.

Oba Agunloye appreciated the Governor on behalf of the Auga Community for the various infrastructural development across the state.

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