Eko Hot Blog reports that Dr Abdulkareem Onakoya, from the Political Science Department of Lagos State University of Education (LASUED) has provided some of the reasons why Epe is losing its agricultural prowess.
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Dr Onakoya made them known in his speech during the palliative distribution programme organised by the Concerned Nation Builders Initiative (CNI).
He mentioned that most of Epe farmlands have been sold to outsiders and realtors for monetary purpose, while the Epe waterways for fishing have been polluted by dredging.
“When we were young, people come from Lagos to buy garri in Mojoda, because they believe that Garri Mojoda is a trademark on in the garri industry, but i am not sure if we have Garri Mojoda anymore,” Dr Onakoya lamented.
However, the political science expert expressed satisfaction with the news that the Lagos State Government aims to revoke the license of some the real estate owners.
He hoped that the state government’s move may help Epe recover some of the lands for agricultural purposes.
Dr Onakoya also seized the opportunity to proffer some solutions to the agricultural problems facing Epe.
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The solutions suggested include the utilisation of lands for agricultural purpose, stronger leadership and efforts, and the practice of subsistence farming in people’s homes.
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