In a bid to ensure safety of lives and produce of farmers, the Ekiti State government has approved the sum of N316.9 million for the construction of additional six security houses at selected farm settlements in the state.
The commissioner for Information in the state, Taiwo Olatunbosun in a statement on Wednesday said the approval formed part of the decisions reached during the State Executive Council meeting presided over by Governor Biodun Oyebanji.
He revealed that the security houses are located in farm clusters across Gede 1, Ogotun 1, Egbe 1, Ose 1, Ilemeso 1 and Omuo communities in the state.
The commissioner added that the approval is , “in continuation of efforts of Governor Biodun Oyebanji to transform the Agriculture sector through targeted initiative.”
While noting that providing adequate security for farmers is key to addressing food insecurity in the state, Olatunbosun reiterated the commitment of the present administration to making agriculture more attractive to people especially the youths.
The state reads, “the State Executive Council noted that the isolation of many farms poses a security risk, as remote locations can be appealing to criminals, more so now that Farms are businesses with valuable assets which make them the target for theft and vandalism hence the implementation of effective security measures is crucial to protect lives and property of farmers and the rural communities.
