Omi-Apata LCDA Embarks on 10-Acre Rice Farming to Boost Food Security
In a bid to complement the efforts of the Oyo State Government at promoting agriculture and ensuring food security, the caretaker chairman of Omi-Apata Local Council Development Area, Hon. Sheriff Adeojo, embarked on 10 acres of upland rice farming at Akufo farm settlement.
"The rice plantation will soon be ready for harvesting and the people of Oyo State will have the opportunity to buy Omi-Apata LCDA rice."
— Hon. Sheriff Adeojo, Caretaker Chairman
The administration also embarked on various projects including drilling of boreholes at Bakatari, Ogundele Alaho, Siba and the LCDA secretariat; grading of roads at wards 7 and 10; dredging of streams and rivers Jamoje, Bako, Omi-Adio, Abese, Alaaka to prevent flooding.
In recognition of his outstanding performance through various people-oriented projects and programmes, the chairman was awarded the gold award of excellent performance by an NGO, Life Value Awareness Leadership Secure Initiative.
🏗️ Projects Completed
- 10-acre upland rice farming at Akufo farm settlement
- Boreholes at Bakatari, Ogundele Alaho, Siba and LCDA secretariat
- Road grading at wards 7 and 10
- Dredging of rivers Jamoje, Bako, Omi-Adio, Abese, Alaaka