14/12/2023
Kwara L-pres Takes Sensitization Exercise To Traditional Rulers
In its continuous drive to ensure smooth implementation of Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project (L-PRES), the Kwara State Cordinating office has moved the Sensitization Campaign exercise to the traditional institution on the project development objectives (PDO) in the State.
Addressing the Ifelodun Traditional Council in Igbaja, Ifelodun Local Government Area of the State, the State Project Coordinator (SPC) Mr. Olusoji Oyawoye informed the traditional rulers that the project has the capacity to reduce Harders/Farmers conflicts, minimize rural to urban migration by creating job opportunities to the people in the livestock value chain, provide windows of opportunities for market linkage as well as creating business opportunities for both direct and indirect investors in the State.
Mr. Oyawoye who appreciated the Royal Fathers' dedication and commitment to the development of the State, He however, solicited for more support for successful implementation of the project and others in their respective Communities.
Responding on behalf of the Council, The Elese of Igbaja, Oba Ahmed Babalola Awuni Arepo II, who also double as the Chairman, Ifelodun Traditional Council, appreciated the administration's of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for the laudable project and assured that the traditional rulers under his leadership would give all necessary support for the success of the project in the area.
In his contributions, the Olupako of Share, Oba Haruna Olawale Suleiman Adegbite who highlighted some of the impact the project tend to make in livestock sector of the Country urged the traditional rulers at the meeting to give the project needed support.
Yusuf Ganiyu Adebisi
Communication and ICT Officer
Kwara L-pres
