Food Shortage Crisis: Senator Joel-Onowakpo Distributes 432 Bags Of Fertilizers To Farmers In Delta South

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2 years ago

July 24, 2024

BIGPEN

Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas has distributed 432 bags of urea fertilizers to farmers in Delta South Senatorial District.
The distribution, which took place at the Senatorial District Constituency Office, Emede, Isoko South council area, aims to boost food production, improve soil fertility, and enhance food security in the state.

Senator Joel Onowakpo-Thomas

According to Dr. Andrew Egunoma, Senior Special Adviser to the Senator, “The distribution of these fertilizers is crucial in addressing the food shortage crisis in the country. They will provide essential nitrogen to crops, leading to increased yields and better quality produce.”
Dr Egunoma, Senior Special Adviser on Special Duties/Social Welfare and Poverty Alleviation, who represented the Senator, said that the fertilizers were crucial in boosting food production, improving soil fertility, enhancing food security, and promoting economic growth in the senatorial district and the country at large.
The Senator commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for releasing the fertilizers to members of the 10th National Assembly for distribution in their constituencies.
“I urge you to make good use of the fertilizers to achieve the agenda of enhancing food security. Let me appreciate Mr. President for this move, which will ensure the fertilizers reach the grassroots across all constituencies,” he said.
He reiterated, “The distribution of these fertilizers is very important, considering the food shortage crisis being experienced today across the country. These fertilizers will provide essential nitrogen to crops, which will ultimately lead to increased yields and better quality produce.
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“May I also inform you that the fertilizers will help maintain soil fertility and reduce the need for frequent soil replenishment. This will enhance food security and boost economic activities in our senatorial district as well as the country.
“I charge you not to take this gesture from Mr. President for granted. Our dear President, His Excellency, Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, is highly committed to enhancing food security in the country. I urge you to make good use of the fertilizers to achieve this agenda.
“Let me appreciate Mr. President for releasing the Urea fertilizers to legislators. This move will ensure that the fertilizers reach the grassroots across all constituencies in the country,” he said.