the daily

In a major development, the Association of Farmers in Lagelu local government area has openly declared its overwhelming support for Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen (Kamoru), the Peoples Democratic Party’s chairmanship candidate in the forthcoming local elections in Lagelu.

The farmers group at the start of the week on Tuesday attended a meeting at Garri Factory, Iyana-Offa— to learn more about Peoples Democratic Party’s chairmanship candidate, Hon. Mudashiru Kamorudeen’s plans to help bolster rural agriculture in the local government area.

The main speaker was Alh. Mansoor Olakanye, president of the Farmers Association. A sizeable number of peoples democratic party members and stakeholders from around the local government area were also on hand.

At the event, the chairmanship candidate shared his plans on rural-wide agriculture with all local farmers— stressing that he’s considered agriculture as a major area of focus for local growth and development in his administration.

The group of farmers in turn recounted the varying challenges confronting rural agriculture. In his reaction to the challenges highlighted by the farmers, the chairmanship averted he would not only want Lagelu to preserve its legacy as a great potential for agriculture, but also would want all rural farmers to see a renaissance in the sector.

Further in his statement at the event, the Chairmanship candidate averted that what the local government need to do to address the various issues affecting its agricultural sector is more than just expressing blind optimism— stressing that there’s the need for something more substantial in local action plans and support programs for farmers.

The farmers who expressed delight at the audience granted them by the chairmanship candidate- approved of his candidacy, and unanimously declared their support for him.

The farmers group affirmed they’ve committed themselves to work hard to elect Kamoru as Chairman of the local government— calling on rural voters to cast their ballots for a leader who knows much about agriculture’s challenges and opportunities, and is committing to work on all issues important to rural communities and farmers with innovation and dedication.