Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele announced on Monday that President Bola Tinubu has allocated 1,200 bags of fertilizer to each senator for distribution to farmers in their respective districts.
Additionally, each member of the House of Representatives received 600 bags to support farmers in their 360 federal constituencies.
Bamidele made this announcement during a fertilizer distribution event in Ado Ekiti, the capital of Ekiti State, where he provided 5,000 bags of fertilizer to farmers in the Ekiti Central Senatorial District, which he represents in the National Assembly.
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Addressing rumors about his stance on regionalism, Bamidele stated, “As of today, October 7, there is no bill or memorandum regarding regionalism under discussion in the National Assembly. The claims that I oppose regionalism are unfounded and false.”
He emphasized his commitment to regional development, noting, “Recently, I led all 18 senators from the six Southwest states to successfully pass the South West Development Commission Bill. How could anyone suggest that I am working against the interests of the Yoruba people when I have actively participated in this process?”
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Bamidele highlighted that the headquarters of the newly established Southwest Development Commission (SWDC) will be in Ibadan, which he noted is the historical center of the Southwest.
He explained that the commission would include a chairman, managing director, and four executive directors, with each position allocated to representatives from the six Southwest states.
Discussing the president’s initiatives, Bamidele stated, “President Tinubu believes that we should go beyond merely distributing rice and focus on investing in agriculture to improve lives. He has made 1,200 bags of fertilizer available to every senator and 600 bags to every House member specifically for our farmers.”
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He stressed that the fertilizer distribution is intended solely for farmers and is not for political gain. Bamidele mentioned his efforts to secure additional funding to provide a total of 5,000 bags for his district.
The senator cautioned the beneficiaries against selling the fertilizer, urging, “Only accept it if you intend to use it for farming.”
He reiterated the government’s commitment to promoting agriculture and supporting farmers across the state.
