By Ibidapo Olowolayemo, Ibadan
Monday December 15, 2025
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The Oyo State government, through the Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State (ACCOS), has commenced the distribution of food commodities valued at about ₦100 million to civil and public servants across the state at highly subsidized rates.
This was contained in a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Sunday.
The initiative, he said, was part of the state government’s continuous efforts to cushion the effects of current economic challenges on workers and ensure a more comfortable December festive season.
“Flagging off the distribution exercise at the corporation’s premises, the chairman of the ACCOS, Sheik Taofik Akeugbagold, said the programme was strictly for workers who had indicated interest, noting that beneficiaries ought to be properly collated by their respective accounts sections to ensure a smooth and transparent process.
“The chairman, speaking through the coordinating director of ACCOS, Mr.. Oladejo, explained that the commodities available for the programme included bags of rice, vegetable oil, chicken, and other essential food items, with allocations strictly based on individual demand as indicated by the workers,” Oyelade said.
He said the chairman added that payment for the commodities would be made through salary deductions beginning in February 2026, stressing that the arrangement was designed to ease the financial burden on workers while ensuring accountability.
The chairman maintained that the intervention aligned with the welfare-driven agenda of the Oyo State government under the leadership of Governor Seyi Makinde, aimed at improving the standard of living of workers and promoting food affordability.
“The Sheik further assured that the distribution process would be transparent, orderly, and fair, urging beneficiaries to comply with all stipulated guidelines.
“Beneficiaries present at the event commended the state government for the thoughtful initiative, describing it as timely and impactful, especially at a period when household expenses are on the rise,” he said..
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