Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has declared a state of emergency
in cocoa production to ensure that the state maintains its position as the
leading cocoa producing
state in Nigeria.
The governor made the declaration when the Yoruba Patriot Movement (YPM),
a socio-political group, paid him a visit in Akure on Friday.
He said, “It is true that most of our cocoa trees are ageing; we will
bring different species of cocoa for re-planting to replace the ageing ones.
“This will revive the dwindling fortunes of cocoa in Ondo State and
Nigeria in general. The state government is committed to revolutionalising
cocoa production."
Akeredolu called on farmers to embrace all-year round farming, saying
this was a panacea to the food scarcity being experienced in the country.
“We have been clamouring for the country’s restructuring for a long time
and this must remain our focus. We must ensure that we speak with one voice to
attain our dream.
“We must give it whatever it takes to restructure Nigeria for good governance
and the betterment of the nation," he added.
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