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The Oyo State Government has marked the 2026 World Food Day by celebrating farmers and agricultural organisations contributing to food production across the state.  The celebration featured the presentation of Awards of Excellence to outstanding farmers. Speaking at the grand finale held on Friday, at the House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan, the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, called on residents to turn available spaces around their homes into productive backyard farms. He also  urged residents to cultivate vegetables and other food crops in available spaces around their homes. He noted that backyard farming could reduce household food expenses, improve nutrition and strengthen food security across the state. Olaleye commended farmers and other agricultural stakeholders for their contributions to food production and economic development.  He also acknowledged the efforts o...

The Oyo State Government has presented official appointment letters to Princess Folashade Azeezat Abeo Nurudeen as Iyaloja-General and Alhaji Abass Yekini Oladapo  as Babaloja-General of Oyo State, formalising their recognition as leaders of traders across the state. The government also confirmed the appointments of Alhaji Sunmaila Aderemi Jimoh as Aare Oloja of Oyo State and  Chief Mrs. J.T. Raimi as Asiwaju Oloja of Oyo State, following the approval of the Executive Governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde. The inauguration and presentation of appointment letters took place at the office of the  Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, who personally handed the official letters to each of the four recognised market leaders.  The Commissioner described the development as a significant step towards resolving outstanding issues affecting traders and strengthening unity and effective leadership within the trad...

The Oyo State Government has commenced activities marking the 2026 World Food Day celebration with an agricultural quiz competition and interactive session aimed at encouraging youths and students to embrace agriculture, innovation and modern farming practices. The event, held on Thursday at the Parliament Building, House of Chiefs, Secretariat, Ibadan, featured discussions on agricultural innovation, food security, sustainable farming practices and the role of young people in transforming the agricultural sector. Delivering the keynote address on the first day of the two-day celebration, the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, said achieving innovation in agriculture required deliberate efforts to encourage youths and students to embrace the sector. He noted that young people had a critical role to play in developing innovative solutions to agricultural challenges and ensur...

The Oyo State Government has announced a two-day celebration of the 2026 World Food Day, scheduled for Thursday, October 15, and Friday, October 16, with a call on farmers, agricultural stakeholders and members of the public to participate in the event. Organised by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the celebration will feature an exposition, commemoration and exhibition of local products on the first day, while activities on Friday will include a community outreach rally, farmers’ exhibition of agricultural products and other activities. The celebration will be held under the global theme, “Innovate Today, Nourish Tomorrow,” which highlights the importance of innovation and sustainable practices in strengthening food systems and ensuring access to safe and nutritious food. According to a statement issued by the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, activities for both days will take place at We...

  The Oyo State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the State’s non-oil export sector through improved coordination among government institutions, exporters, regulatory agencies and private-sector stakeholders. The Honourable Commissioner for Investment, Trade, Cooperatives and Industry, Prof. Salihu Abdulwaheed Adelabu, stated this on Wednesday while addressing the State Committee on Export Promotion (SCEP) meeting held at the Ministry’s Conference Room, Secretariat, Ibadan. Prof. Adelabu emphasised that the State’s export growth required deliberate policies, reliable data, access to finance, business formalisation, skills development, trade facilitation and stronger collaboration between the public and private sectors. He also highlighted the relevance of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), noting that its continental market framework presents opportunities for Oyo State producers, processors, MSMEs and exporters to access markets a...

The Oyo State Government has commenced stakeholders’ engagement and consultative meetings across the seven geographical zones of the State as part of efforts to obtain citizens’ inputs into the preparation of the 2027 Budget. The exercise, being organised by the Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning, is aimed at providing an avenue for residents, traditional rulers, community leaders, organised groups and other stakeholders to present their priority needs and development concerns for consideration in the 2027 Budget. The consultative meetings are being held across the seven geographical zones of the State, namely Oke-Ogun Zone I, Oke-Ogun Zone II, Ogbomoso, Oyo, Ibarapa, Ibadan Main City and Ibadan Greater City. Speaking at the engagement in Aago-Are, the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Adebayo Lawal, said the exercise was part of the administration’s commitment to listening directly to the people and ensuring that their needs and priorities form part of ...