Jare Olukotun
Hon. Motunrayo Gbadebo Alogba, the Executive Chairman, Ijede Local Council Development Area, (LCDA), has commemorated the 2026 World Food Day with commendations to farmers, market women and others that are contributing to making food available for residents.
This year’s celebration is themed, “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.”
Hon Alogba urged residents of Ijede LCDA to embrace farming, while also reiterating her administration’s commitment to supporting farmers.
”Today, I join all residents of Ijede, to say a big thank you to our farmers, market women, and everyone who work hard every day to put food on our tables.
”This year’s theme is “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.” I urge us all to embrace new ideas and better farming methods, so that today’s efforts will feed our children tomorrow.
She added:
”Food is life, and I am committed to an Ijede where no family sleeps hungry. Let us keep supporting our farmers, avoid wasting food, and make sure everyone has enough to eat.
”As a government, we stand with our farmers all the way. Together, we will build an Ijede where there is food for all.
”Thank you, farmers. God bless you, and God bless Ijede”.
