Oyo Commissioner, Top Officials Grace St. Peter’s 2025 Thanksgiving and Cathedral Harvest Launch

It was a joyful and spirit-filled event as the Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development in Oyo State, Barrister Olasunkanmi Olaleye, joined other dignitaries at the 2025 Thanksgiving Service of St. Peter and the second edition of the Cathedral Harvest Launch, held at the Cathedral of St. Peter, Aremo, Ibadan.

The event also had in attendance the Chairman of the Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency (OYSROMA), Hon. Busoye Ogunlade; the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs. Abosede Owoeye; and directors from the Ministry.

In his remarks as Chairman of the occasion, Barrister Olaleye expressed gratitude to the church leadership for the opportunity to be part of the special celebration. He urged the congregation and citizens of Oyo State to continually pray for the success of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration, which he described as transformational and people-oriented.

“Governor Makinde has remained committed to the holistic development of Oyo State and has left no stone unturned in improving key sectors, especially agriculture,” Olaleye stated.

He highlighted the Governor’s impactful agricultural policies, particularly the 50% tractorization initiative, which has empowered farmers to cultivate more land, contributing to lower food prices in Oyo State compared to neighboring States.

Barrister Olaleye added that beyond tractorization, the Government has continued to support farmers with training, inputs, access to markets, and rural road infrastructure, all of which are aimed at improving rural livelihoods and achieving food sufficiency.

Also speaking at the event, the Most Reverend Williams Oluwarotimi, who delivered a sermon titled “Let the Fire Fall”, emphasized that fire symbolizes God’s presence and divine intervention. He encouraged the people to remain steadfast in prayers, trusting that with God’s involvement, every unpalatable situation would be turned around for good. He called for continued prayers for Governor Makinde to finish his term strong and well.

Other notable guests at the event included the former Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, Mrs. Abosede Abioye, who served as Chairperson of the occasion, and Sir Olumide Alabi, Branch Manager, Intercontinental Distillers Limited, who was the Special Guest of Honour.

Adesoji Olusegun

Media Officer,

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Oyo State.