The business of food security is the concern of all most particularly the government and some meaningful individuals in the nation.
The Concerned Nation Builders Initiative (CNI) a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) in Epe division is taking the issue of food-for-all yet again to the grassroots with the view of supporting the downtrodden.
It took upon herself to distribute food packages to the downtrodden with the support of the traditional rulers and illustrious sons and daughters of the division.
The distribution of the food items which was held today, Tuesday, 30th April, 2024 at the Epe Club, T-junction, Epe Lagos State called for the presence of the Alara of Ilara kingdom HRM Oba Olufolarin Ogunsanwo and the Aladeshoyin of Odo-Noforija, HRM Oba Babatunde Ogunlaja. They were represented by High Chief Talabi and High Chief Badejo (Odofin of Odo-Noforija Kingdom) respectively.
The former DVC LASUED, Epe campus, Asso. Prof. Olajide Onibon, the Keynote Speaker was also ably represented by Dr. Sulaimon Adigun Muse, a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Political Science, Lagos State University of Education, Oto-Ijanikin.
Also, in attendance were the president LASCOFED, Otunba Oriyomi Ayeola, Dr. Onakoya Abdulkareem of the Department of Political Science, Lagos State University of Education, Oto-Ijanikin who was the Guest Lecturer, the DG All Fulfillment Foundation Mrs Iyalabake Omole and a host of others.
The Director General of CNI, Comrade Idris Olukoya in his speech at the event stated that the rates in which high cost of foods is affecting the people is becoming alarming and the government can not solve the problems all alone, hence the reason for the CNI to see the distribution of the food items as a good project by organisation.
“This distribution of the food items which he is in stages every year is made possible with donations monies and food items by the well-to-do indigenes of Epe division”, he declared.
“CNI is standing tall at all times to ensure it speaks for the voiceless where necessary and also the NGO is concerned about the well being of the people”.
“We are leaving no stone unturned to see that all residents of Epe and its environs get better lives and creditable living conditions”.
The Guest Lecturer, Dr. Onakoya Abdulkareem who intelligently educated the people on the scarcity of food in the country, used Epe as a case study stated that to secure in the nation, we must all go back to domestic and commercial farming activities.
He said that;
“Epe has lost its name as the ‘food basket of the state’ because there is no farm land in the suburbs. Everywhere has been taken over by the trending housing estates”.
“This is not helping the peasant farmers and local fishermen and women”
"The government must come to the aid of the local farmers so that arable lands won’t just be further used for other purposes”
In his own comment, the president LASCOFED, Otunba Oriyomi Ayeola urged other individual groups to join hands in the effort of alleviating the high rate of scarcity of food as to eradicate the problem
Ayeola appealed to parents to ensure that their children are educated by all means in other to function appropriately in the society
He however urged the youths not allow the politicians to use them as political thugs
"They (politicians) have their own children and siblings they can not use them for election rascality and why should you allow them to use you?
While fielding questions from the newsmen, Dr. Sulaimon Adigun Muse requested that;
“The government must come up with policies to see that food is on the tables of all in the country”
“We have enough lands and resources in this country. Most particularly in the northern part of the country”
Comrade Moibi, the NYCN Coordinator, Epe Local Government said;
“The efforts of the CNI are in no small measure contributed immensely to the grassroots development in Epe Division”.
“We are really happy for their activities so far especially this food programme”.
Some other dignitaries also commended the group for their support and advocacies at all times.
Meanwhile, over 250 beneficiaries went home with various food items distributed by the group.
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