Leaders, farmers, agricultural stakeholders, beneficiaries, and supporters from across the Ijebu Federal Constituency converged at the Caucus 7202 Secretariat, Moborode, Ijebu Ode, on Thursday, for a special Leaders and Farmers Appreciation Meeting organised to appreciate and celebrate the contributions of Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (YAYI) to grassroots development, empowerment, agriculture, and the welfare of the people.
The meeting was jointly organised by Caucus 7202 Coordinators across the participating local government areas, including Alhaji Adebisi Ibrahim (Ijebu Ode); Hon. Ayo Onabanjo (Odogbolu); and Hon. Adenike Oyemade (Ijebu North-East), with the support of their respective deputies and the Ogun East Senatorial Executives.
The Senatorial District Executive team was represented by the Secretary, Hon. Ibrahim S.O.B. Adanla; the Director of Media, Paitoeni Obaniyi Julius Adediran; and the Youth Leader, Mr Akintunde, whose collective efforts contributed to the successful coordination and mobilisation for the event.
The gathering brought together prominent political leaders, community stakeholders, farmers, beneficiaries, and supporters in an atmosphere of appreciation, solidarity, motivation, and renewed commitment to grassroots development.
Some of the dignitaries at the meeting include the Ogun State Deputy Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief James Dina; the APC House of Representatives Candidate in Ijebu Central Federal Constituency, Hon. Rasak Oluwakemi Daddah; and a member of the Governor’s Advisory Council, Alhaji Raheem Sarumi.
Others are the Deputy Director-General, Caucus 7202, Ogun East Senatorial District, Hon. Lukman Ajomale; Senior Consultant to the Governor, Alhaja (Dr.) Ronke Kolade Carew (Rontex); Golden Patron, Caucus 7202, Ikenne Local Government, Engr. Adebayo; Chief Odukoya; Dr Giwa Osoba; Otunba Ambassador Orekoya; Hon. Ireti Adenuga; and Hon. Ganiu Abgan.
The meeting provided an important platform for farmers and beneficiaries to express their gratitude to Senator Yayi for his various intervention programmes and support, while also highlighting the need for sustained investment in agriculture, empowerment, infrastructure, and other initiatives that can improve livelihoods and stimulate economic growth at the grassroots.
The organisers described farmers as a critical pillar of food security and grassroots economic development. They called for sustainable opportunities for families, communities, and future generations, beyond immediate empowerment programmes.
They further emphasised the importance of providing farmers with access to agricultural inputs, equipment, finance, technical support, markets, and other productive resources to boost agricultural productivity and improve their economic wellbeing.
The meeting also served as a platform for political solidarity, with participants reaffirming the importance of unity among political leaders, farmers, beneficiaries, and grassroots stakeholders to achieve a stronger and more prosperous Ijebu Federal Constituency.
The organisers noted that the spirit behind the gathering was captured in the message: “Our Farmers, Our Strength. Our People, Our Priority.”
Participants expressed optimism that sustained collaboration among political leaders, community stakeholders, farmers, and beneficiaries would create more opportunities and improve living standards.
The organisers also reaffirmed their commitment to supporting initiatives that promote agricultural productivity, empowerment, unity, economic opportunity, and sustainable development, while encouraging beneficiaries to maximise the opportunities available to them.
The gathering ended on a strong note of appreciation and renewed determination to build a stronger, united, and prosperous ljebu Federal Constituency.
