By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Worried by the increasing economic hardship in the country, Governor Ademola Adeleke is to inaugurate a state committee on food security in Osun State
According to a statement by the
Spokesperson to Governor Adeleke Mallam Olawale Rasheed, the Committee to be inaugurated this week is to comprise of representatives of civil society groups, youth organizations, farmers’ associations, security agencies, religious groups, market associations and relevant commissioners .
The statement pointed out that the Committee is to be led by the Commissioner for Special Duties and Regional Integration, Dr Bashiru Salami.
It stressed that the Committee is to work on farm security for food production, expand farming activities through state incentives, track foodstuff marketing and pricing, review operations of ongoing palliatives measures with a view for improvement if any and recommend immediate actions to further relieve the suffering of the populace.
