Ogun Central Can Boost Food Security Through Agricultural Innovation — Ajetunmobi

 







Aina Obasanjo 



The Accord Party Senatorial Candidate for Ogun Central, Mr Lateef Abiola Ajetunmobi has pledged to promote innovative and people-centred solutions to food insecurity, rising food prices and challenges facing farmers in the district if elected to the Senate in 2027.


Ajetunmobi made the pledge in a statement to mark the 2026 World Food Day, observed under the theme, “Innovate Today. Nourish Tomorrow.”


He described access to affordable and nutritious food as fundamental to human dignity, public health and national development.


The senatorial candidate expressed concern over the rising cost of food and the difficulties confronting households, noting that farmers also face challenges, including high production costs, inadequate infrastructure, limited access to credit, post-harvest losses and poor market access.


He called on political leaders, agricultural stakeholders, private investors and communities to adopt practical and sustainable measures to ensure food availability and affordability.


Ajetunmobi said that, if elected, he would use legislative advocacy, strategic partnerships and constituency-focused initiatives to improve agricultural productivity and strengthen food security across Ogun Central.


He identified access to affordable farm inputs and credit, modern farming technology, improved irrigation, agricultural extension services and stronger farmers' cooperatives as key areas requiring attention.



The candidate also advocated investment in storage facilities, processing centres, cold-chain infrastructure and transportation networks to reduce post-harvest losses and make locally produced food more accessible to consumers.


He stressed the need to promote agro-processing and value addition, saying such initiatives could create employment opportunities for young people and women while improving farmers' earnings.


Ajetunmobi pledged to advocate agricultural training, entrepreneurship support and improved access to finance for youths and women interested in farming and related businesses.


He maintained that increasing food production alone would not solve food insecurity, arguing that transportation costs, market inefficiencies, unemployment and household poverty must also be addressed.


According to him, Ogun Central has the agricultural potential and human resources to contribute significantly to food security if farmers and agribusiness operators receive the necessary support and infrastructure.


Ajetunmobi urged farmers' associations, traditional institutions, community leaders, investors and government agencies to collaborate in building a resilient food system.


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