Agbeladun Agricultural Empowerment extends partnership to stakeholders
A non governmental Organisation , Agbeladun has called on all stakeholders including individuals to partner it to boost food production and sufficiency.
In a meeting held recently the Chairman of the organisation, Mr Olusola Fadoju said their activities is to complement the Ondo State Agricultural Commodities Associations (OSACA) in empowering and supporting farmers in the agricultural value chain in Ondo State.
While calling on interested individual to join the organisation , he enjoined People With Disabilities (PWDs) who are into farming to come on board as opportunities abound for them.
This would also enhance food production and sufficiency thereby reducing the present hardship in the state and the nation at large.
Speaking in an interview the Chairman of Agbeladun empowerment initiative described People With Disabilities as most vulnerable who should not be neglected, but be encouraged to impact meaningfully in their various communities and the state at large .
“There are lots of values among the disabled so we want to assist them in agriculture.
“Albinos can go into Tomato production and can be encouraged through grants and training to enable them develop in agriculture.
“We have plans to assist them in what they are doing and part of whatever is gotten in terms of grains shall be used to empower them.
“They may not necessary go into real farming but can be assisted in whatever they are doing.
“We have worked with Fadama and are still working with them.
