Ejigbo LCDA Boss,Aare Taiwo Launches “Oja Oko Scheme” To Boost Agriculture.
......Inaugurates Farmers Association
Emmanuel lkpeama
In order to revolutionize local agriculture by connecting farmers directly with consumers, stabilizing produce prices,reducing post-harvest losses,and boosting farmers’ income,the Executive Chairman of Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA),Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo, has inaugurated the newly elected executives of the Ejigbo LCDA Farmers’ Association and launched the “Oja Oko Scheme” (Farmers Mart).
The scheme aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, prioritizing agriculture as a key tool for job creation, food security, and sustainable economic growth.
Investigator news reports that after a decade of challenges, the administration of Aare Taoheed Adebayo Taiwo has brought in a fresh and seamless election that midwifed the new Executives, restoring confidence, unity, and purpose among Ejigbo’s farming community.
In his speech,Aare Taiwo urged stakeholders to collaborate in making Ejigbo a model for grassroots agricultural transformation, noting that “Oja Oko Scheme”is the first brainchild of his administration.

“The seeds of unity and innovation planted today will yield prosperity for generations to come”he said
He called on the newly inaugurated executives to pilot and coordinate the initiative, which aims to connect farmers directly with consumers, stabilize produce prices, reduce post-harvest losses, and boost farmers’ income ahead of the World Food Day celebrations.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by prominent officials,including Vice Chairman,Hon. Mrs. Abimbola Nicholas-Ike, Council Manager,Pastor Olusegun Ajagunna, and Mrs. Tunrayo Romoke Falaye,who commended the transparent leadership and grassroots inclusiveness of the LCDA administration.
Investigator news gathered that the “Oja Oko Scheme”, also referred to as the “Farmers Mart” initiative, is a program launched by the Ejigbo Local Council Development Area (LCDA) to support local farmers and improve the agricultural sector.
Aims and objectives of the scheme would be to connect farmers directly with consumers,so as to eliminate middlemen and enable farmers to sell their produce directly to consumers, ensuring better prices for both parties.
Creating a direct link between farmers and consumers, the scheme seeks to stabilize prices and reduce price volatility and minimize losses that occur after harvesting by providing a platform for farmers to sell their produce promptly.
