In a significant effort to enhance Agricultural productivity and food security in Badagry, Hon. Sesi Oluwaseun Whingan, Member of the House of Representatives for Badagry Federal Constituency, distributed 384 bags of fertilizer to local farmers on July 28, 2024.

The distribution, which took place at the constituency office, was part of Hon. Whingan’s efforts to support the agricultural community in Badagry. The fertilizer was secured from the Federal Government through his tireless advocacy and dedication to the welfare of his constituents.

The event attracted a large number of farmers from the Badagry Local Government, Olorunda, and Badagry West Local Council Development Areas, all eager to receive the much-needed agricultural inputs.

In his address, delivered by Hon. Wale Adesina, the coordinator of the Sesi Whingan Foundation, Hon. Whingan emphasized the importance of supporting local farmers, highlighting agriculture as a vital sector for the community’s economic growth.

He reiterated his commitment to providing continuous support and resources to enhance agricultural productivity in Badagry. The benefiting farmers expressed their gratitude, noting that the fertilizer would significantly boost their crop production. Many had struggled with the high cost of agricultural inputs, and this assistance came as a timely intervention.

The selection process for the beneficiaries was meticulously overseen by key local farmer leaders, ensuring that the support reached those who needed it most. Agriculture remains a cornerstone of the local economy in Badagry, and initiatives like this are critical for ensuring sustainable development and food security in the region and Lagos State as a whole.

The event was attended by several prominent political and community leaders, including Hon. Sedegla Pot-Balogun, Chairman of the Sesi Whingan Consiliers, Chief Avigbe Joshua, Hon. Ade Agoro, and chairpersons of farmers’ associations in all three councils in Badagry.