Yewa North Local Government (YNLG) has dismissed claims that tomato seedlings have been distributed to farmers within the council area.
In a statement issued by the Director of Agriculture, Mr. Adebisi Adeyemi on behalf of the Council Chairman, Dr. Olusola Akinbode, clarified that no such distribution had taken place, that the purported tomato seedlings are neither suitable for cultivation nor safe for human consumption.
The claim that the Local Government authorized or was aware of any such activity was described as malicious, intended to tarnish the council’s reputation.
The release further highlighted Yewa North’s commitment to enhancing food security, reaffirming that no farm produce would be distributed without thorough expert investigation and approval.
He noted that the Ogun State Government under the Prince Dapo Abiodun led administration would continue to partner with Local Governments and reputable Agricultural bodies, such as the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) in which such collaborations would be geared towards strengthening the sector with expert guidance and innovative strategies.
The council urged farmers and the general public to disregard any unverified claims about tomato seedling distribution and refrain from cultivating suspicious materials to avoid potential health or agronomic risks.
