MOK Foundation begins second phase of support to farmers in Kwara

The Muhydeen Okunlola Kayode (MOK) Foundation has commenced the second phase of its agricultural support programme for farmers in Kwara South, distributing farm inputs to boost food production ahead of the planting season.

The exercise, held in Omupo, Ifelodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, saw farmers receive agrochemicals, fertilizers, pesticides and knapsack sprayers as part of efforts to improve crop yields and strengthen rural livelihoods.

Farmers from several communities across the zone attended the distribution, which organisers said was aimed at helping growers cope with rising farming costs and the challenges associated with the current planting season.

Speaking at the event, the Foundation’s Agricultural Programme Coordinator, Alhaji Tunde Salahudeen, said the intervention was a continuation of the organisation’s commitment to supporting local farmers over the past three years.

He noted that although weather conditions affected the initial schedule for this year’s programme, the Foundation expanded the scope of the intervention to accommodate more beneficiaries across Kwara South.

According to him, previous editions of the initiative had reached communities such as Offa, Oke-Ero, Omupo, Babanla, Wande, Ajengbe and Lafiagi in Edu Local Government Area.

Traditional rulers, including the Oloyo of Eggi Oyoipo, Oba Abdulwahab Adisa Junaid, and the Eesa of Igbonla, supervised the Omupo distribution to ensure transparency and orderly participation by beneficiaries.

Some of the beneficiaries described the intervention as timely, saying it would reduce production costs and improve their farming activities this season.

Mallam Ali Saidu said the support would help many farmers who had struggled with the rising cost of inputs, while another beneficiary, Sanusi Aliu, said the initiative would encourage farmers to sustain their livelihoods despite prevailing economic challenges.
Community leaders also praised the Foundation for extending support to women through start-up grants in addition to the farm inputs distributed during the programme.

They pledged continued collaboration with the Foundation, commending what they described as its consistent support for farming communities across the region.

The Foundation said the initiative forms part of its broader commitment to food security, rural development and inclusive support for farmers regardless of ethnic, religious or social background.