ADVERTISEMENT
The Sun Nigeria
  • Home
  • National
  • Columns
    • Broken Tongues
    • Capital Matters
    • Diabetes Corner
    • Duro Onabule
    • Femi Adesina
    • Frank Talk
    • Funke Egbemode
    • Insights
    • Kalu Leadership Series
    • Kunle Solaja
    • Offside Musings
    • PressClips
    • Public Sphere
    • Ralph Egbu
    • Shola Oshunkeye
    • Sideview
    • The Flipside – Eric Osagie
    • Tola Adeniyi
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • The Sun TV
  • Sporting Sun
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • National
  • Columns
    • Broken Tongues
    • Capital Matters
    • Diabetes Corner
    • Duro Onabule
    • Femi Adesina
    • Frank Talk
    • Funke Egbemode
    • Insights
    • Kalu Leadership Series
    • Kunle Solaja
    • Offside Musings
    • PressClips
    • Public Sphere
    • Ralph Egbu
    • Shola Oshunkeye
    • Sideview
    • The Flipside – Eric Osagie
    • Tola Adeniyi
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • The Sun TV
  • Sporting Sun
No Result
View All Result
The Sun Nigeria
No Result
View All Result
ADVERTISEMENT
Ley Your Dreams Come Alive – With FCMB Loans
Home National

Fire destroys 200 hectares of cocoa plantations in Ekiti

1st March 2021
in National
0
Fire destroys 200 hectares of cocoa plantations in Ekiti
0
SHARES
185
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

From Priscilla Ediare, Ado-Ekiti

The Ekiti State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has disclosed that cocoa and kolanut farms covering over 200 hectares of land in some towns recognised as the cocoa belt of Ekiti State have been destroyed by fire this dry season.

The fire disaster occured at Ikoro and Iloro communities in the Ijero Local Government Area of the state.

Are you a Man 40 yrs and above? Do not miss the Vital Information, it goes off in 2 days! CLICH HERE to READ .

The Chairman of the Agency, Capt Sunday Adebomi (retd), said other cash crops destroyed by the fire were oranges, palm trees, plantains, pineapples, cassava, as well as maize farms, worth several millions of naira.

The SEMA boss made the disclosure in Ikoro-Ekiti on Monday during an assessment visit to the farms to ascertain the level of damage done by the disaster.

The SEMA helmsman accompanied by the officials of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said the message was communicated to his office by one of the affected farmers.

Breaking!!! Earn up to N2 - N3 million monthly GUARANTEED (all paid in US Dollars). No training or refereal required. Do business with top USA companies like Amazon, Tesla, Facebook, IBM, Netflix, Zoom, etc. Learn more .

While commiserating with the affected farmers, the SEMA chair promised that the ‘Ekiti State Government would assist all the victims by giving you seedlings and chemicals as well as other relief materials in order to cushion the effects of the inferno.

‘Cocoa and kolanut are two cash crops that had given us national recognition apart from providing economic supports to many citizens and we can’t afford to lose the comparative advantage we have been enjoying on these plants.’

100% Natural Herbs to Finally End Premature Ejaculation, Weak Erection and Small Manhood. >>>Click Here for Details<<< .
Premature Ejaculation & "Small Joystick" Resolved in 7Days... Click Here For Details .

The NEMA Director of Operations in Ondo, Ekiti and Osun states, Mr Olusegun Afolayan, said the fire incident, which affected about 40 farmers in the area, had rendered them jobless and losing their means of economic support.

According to him, ‘NEMA and the SEMA have jointly visited some of the affected farm settlements for on the spot assessment of the damage. More than 200 hectares of cocoa and other cash crops plantations were destroyed by the the inferno.

‘I will forward the report of the inferno and the plight of the farmers to the headquarters of the agency and ensure that affected farmers get compensations. Let me equally warn our farmers to always take caution on how to avert future occurrence.’

One of the affected farmers, Mr Dosumu Oladapo, lamented over the situation which he said has brought sadness to him owing to the extent of damage done to his farm.

He also expressed shock over the incident which he said has rendered him jobless as he could not easily find an alternative job, explaining that he borrowed money from a cooperative society in the area only a few months ago to hire labourers and purchase chemicals before the fire struck.

The distraught farmer appealed to the government, private and religious organisations, as well as public-spirited individuals to assist him, saying that the move would enable him to come back to life.

Another victim who suffered losses, Mr Olomu Eniola, pleaded with the government as well as well-meaning individuals and corporate organisations to come to his aid.

Partner with me, let's get you making N500K to N500K a month! Skills open the doors to financial opportunities Click here to learn it .
Tags: agriculturecash cropscocoacocoa beltcocoa plantationsEkitiFarmersfarmingfarmsfire disasterskolanutSEMA
David

David

Sun News Online team

Related Posts

Only Nwifuru is recognized by APC, INEC -Orji
National

Only Nwifuru is recognized by APC, INEC -Orji

27th May 2022
Osinachi: police confirms release of autosomal result, forwards to DPP for prosecution
National

Osinachi’s Death: FG slams 23-count charge against husband

27th May 2022
FG resumes negotiations on Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail project – Amaechi
Cover

Breaking: APC Presidential aspirant, Rotimi Amaechi loses bid to stop probe on alleged N96B fraud

27th May 2022
Next Post
Ogun: Miyetti Allah express confidence in Abiodun's peace-keeping committee

Ogun: Miyetti Allah express confidence in Abiodun's peace-keeping committee

Court upholds order restraining NASS workers from embarking on strike

PIB to be passed before May - NASS

Land dispute: Again, Enugu community begs IGP to intervene

Land dispute: Again, Enugu community begs IGP to intervene

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

ADVERTISEMENT

Highlights

Osinachi’s Death: FG slams 23-count charge against husband

Breaking news :  Road to 2023: Jonathan eligible to contest- Court

2023: Emergence of NUT President as Kebbi APC Gov candidate, will of God,says Bagudu

Breaking: APC Presidential aspirant, Rotimi Amaechi loses bid to stop probe on alleged N96B fraud

Adamawa 2023: Senator Aishatu Declared winner of APC Governorship Primaries

BREAKING: Newly acquired Nigerian Navy warship arrives Lagos

Trending

Only Nwifuru is recognized by APC, INEC -Orji
National

Only Nwifuru is recognized by APC, INEC -Orji

27th May 2022
0

From Chijioke Agwu, Abakaliki Speaker of Ebonyi State House of Assembly, Francis Nwifuru, has emerged as the...

FCT 2023: I’ll entrench good governance, APC senatorial aspirant pledges

FCT 2023: I’ll entrench good governance, APC senatorial aspirant pledges

27th May 2022
FG pledges support for technicians, artisans

Certificates cannot pay your bills-Says FG

27th May 2022
Osinachi: police confirms release of autosomal result, forwards to DPP for prosecution

Osinachi’s Death: FG slams 23-count charge against husband

27th May 2022
Jonathan, Sirleaf, others set for AFBA conference on ending conflicts in Africa

Breaking news :  Road to 2023: Jonathan eligible to contest- Court

27th May 2022

Follow us on social media:

Latest News

  • Only Nwifuru is recognized by APC, INEC -Orji
  • FCT 2023: I’ll entrench good governance, APC senatorial aspirant pledges
  • Certificates cannot pay your bills-Says FG
  • Osinachi’s Death: FG slams 23-count charge against husband
  • Breaking news :  Road to 2023: Jonathan eligible to contest- Court
  • 2023: Emergence of NUT President as Kebbi APC Gov candidate, will of God,says Bagudu
  • Breaking: APC Presidential aspirant, Rotimi Amaechi loses bid to stop probe on alleged N96B fraud
  • Adamawa 2023: Senator Aishatu Declared winner of APC Governorship Primaries
  • BREAKING: Newly acquired Nigerian Navy warship arrives Lagos
  • Children’s Day: LASUBEB’s EKOEXCEL seeks more cooperation from parents, guardians
  • Kano Deputy Gov, Gawuna Wins APC Governorship Primary Election
  • Sokoto Guber: Nigeria Envoy, four others jostle for APC ticket 
  • Katsina APC governorship primaries: Ex-SMEDAN boss emerges candidate
  • Kaduna APC primaries: Senator Uba Sani wins 2023 governorship ticket
  • Opposition Coalition spokesman, Ikenga wins Imo PDP Reps primaries 
  • Road to 2023: Nentawe picks Plateau APC ticket as Tyoden, Dakum, Dimka walk out 
  • Nigerian Youth debunk putting pressure on Utomi to contest for President under Labour Part
  • I await your talents, innovations, contributions to making the world much better, Obidike tells Children
  • Manifesto Review: Yahaya Bello leads 10 other top presidential aspirants in TV rating
  • APC primary: Gov Oyetola urges Osun, Oyo delegates to reciprocate,  reward Fayemi’s love

Categories

  • Abuja Metro
  • Anambra Watch
  • Arts
  • Broken Tongues
  • Business
  • Business Week
  • Cartoons
  • Citizen Joe
  • Columns
  • Cover
  • Culture
  • Duro Onabule
  • Editorial
  • Education Review
  • Effect
  • Elections
  • Entertainment
  • Events
  • Features
  • Femi Adesina
  • Food & Drinks
  • Frank Talk
  • Funke Egbemode
  • Gallery
  • Global Square by Kenneth Okonkwo
  • Health
  • Insights
  • Kalu Leadership Series
  • Kunle Solaja
  • Kunle Solaja
  • Letters
  • Lifeline
  • Lifestyle
  • Literary Review
  • Marketing Matters
  • Muiz Banire
  • National
  • News
  • Offside Musings
  • Opinion
  • oriental news
  • Politics
  • Press Release
  • PressClips
  • Public Sphere
  • Ralph Egbu
  • Shola Oshunkeye
  • Sideview
  • South-west Magazine
  • Sponsored Post
  • Sporting Sun
  • Sports
  • Sun Girl
  • Tea Time
  • The Flipside – Eric Osagie
  • The Sun Awards Live
  • The Sun TV
  • Thoughts & Talks
  • Time Out
  • Today's cover
  • Tola Adeniyi
  • Travel
  • Travel & Tourism
  • Trending
  • TSWeekend
  • Turf Game
  • Uncategorized
  • Updates
  • Views from Abroad
  • Voices
  • World
  • World News
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Paper Ad Rate
  • Online Ad Rate
  • The Team
  • Contact Us
  • Privacy Policy

© 2019 The Sun Nigeria - Managed by Netsera.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • National
  • Columns
    • Broken Tongues
    • Capital Matters
    • Diabetes Corner
    • Duro Onabule
    • Femi Adesina
    • Frank Talk
    • Funke Egbemode
    • Insights
    • Kalu Leadership Series
    • Kunle Solaja
    • Offside Musings
    • PressClips
    • Public Sphere
    • Ralph Egbu
    • Shola Oshunkeye
    • Sideview
    • The Flipside – Eric Osagie
    • Tola Adeniyi
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • The Sun TV
  • Sporting Sun

© 2019 The Sun Nigeria - Managed by Netsera.

Posting....