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Epe’s population stands at 301,000, with 84 primary and 18 secondary schools.
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The region has lost its status as the “food basket” of Lagos State.
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Dr. Onakoya and Concerned nation builder initiative (CNI) aim to address food insecurity and restore Epe’s agricultural legacy.
Eko Hot Blog reports that during CNI’s (Concerned nation builder initiative) food palliative distribution event in Epe, Dr. Abdul Kareem Onakoya one of the guest speaker highlighted Epe’s declining agricultural sector.
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Once revered as Epe Eleja and the state’s food basket, Epe has lost its esteemed position.
The region no longer contributes significantly to the state’s GDP.
Recalling his childhood, Dr. Onakoya shared people traveled to Mojoda for renowned Garri.
However, Garri production has ceased in Mojoda, with traders outsourcing from Ondo Oloko.
The sale of agricultural lands to foreign entities left no space for cassava cultivation.
Dredging activities also impacted fisheries, forcing women to abandon fishing livelihoods.
“Even our once-thriving fisheries have been adversely impacted by dredging activities, forcing our women to abandon their fishing livelihoods,” Dr. Onakoya revealed, highlighting the urgent need for sustainable practices.
Dr. Onakoya appreciated CNI’s invaluable contribution to address these challenges.
He stated reclaiming lands from illegal developers and returning to farming would aid food security.
“The crucial step is farming to produce for sustenance and surplus,” Dr. Onakoya said.
He urged the community to embrace heritage, return to farming for food abundance.
Dr. Onakoya envisioned Epe regaining its glory as a thriving commercial center.
About CNI: Championing Community Development
CNI is a non-governmental organization dedicated to giving back to society.
It is concerned about the nation and contributing to its growth.
CNI’s core values include community advancement advocacy, human capacity building, and poverty alleviation.
Since its inception in 2018, CNI has carried out 31 successful projects.
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The initiatives focused on youth empowerment, COVID-19 relief in riverine areas, and supporting the physically challenged.
CNI advocates for Epe’s growth and provides annual food palliatives to indigenes.
“Together, we can reclaim Epe Eleja’s prosperity,” Dr. Onakoya stated with CNI’s commitment.
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