By Olajide Idowu
Chairman of the All Farmers Association of Nigeria (AFAN) Osun Chapter, Mr Ganiyu Musefiu, on Saturday, said that plans were underway to commence digital registration of farmers in the state.
Musefiu made this known in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Osogbo.
He said that the national body of AFAN had embarked on digital registration of its members nationwide, adding that the Osun Chapter will begin its registration in some weeks, at a date to be announced, after modalities had been put in place.
According to him, the registration will afford farmers the opportunity to benefit from agricultural programmes made available to the association by government.
He noted that in line with AFAN’s commitment to the wellbeing of farmers nationwide, a central information unit with a toll-free line had been created for farmers to make findings and complaints where necessary.
Musefiu, urged farmers to take advantage of the registration, to be part of the association, so as to benefit from the various opportunities provided by government and AFAN.
The AFAN boss also appealed to the state government to give due attention to farming and farmers, to encourage more people, especially youths to take up farming.
He harped on the importance of food sufficiency in the state and region, adding that there could be severe food shortage if supplies from other regions were stopped.
The chairman, consequently, urged the state government to ensure that only real and practicing farmers are beneficiaries of its agriculture programmes. (NAN)(www.nannews.com)
Edited by Chinyere Nwachukwu/Sandra Umeh
