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In a bid to enhance the agricultural sector and ensure food security in Oyo State, His Excellency Engr. Seyi Makinde has recently taken proactive steps by suspending revenue collection on food items within the state.  Governor Makinde has announced plans to relocate such revenue collection to food items crossing the borders of Oyo State. These measures have significant implications for the state's economy, agricultural sector, and overall development. The decision to suspend revenue collection on food items within the state is a commendable move aimed at promoting food security. By removing taxes and levies on agricultural produce within the state, Governor Makinde is encouraging local farmers to increase production and contribute to meeting the food needs of the state's population. This step will not only make food more affordable for the residents but also create an enabling environment for farmers to thrive. Relocating revenue collection to food items crossing the borders of

Ademola Ojo’s visionary leadership since becoming the Commissioner for Trade, Investment, Industry and Cooperative in Oyo state has been a catalyst for transformative change within the Ministry and the commerce landscape, and positioning it as Governor Saying Makinde’s engine room for economic growth and development. Otunba Ojo’s strategic initiatives and commitment to engender a business-friendly environment and help Governor Makinde’s economic expansion agenda come alive through integration of informal sector operators into the taxable net of the formal sector have not only recorded tremendous success and cooperation of stakeholders but has also propelled the state towards becoming a hub for commerce and innovation. An event which first held in 1983 was soon to be abandoned by successive government afterwards until 2009 when the international trade fair held again. It only required the vision and foresight of the Ibarapa born commissioner for trade, Otunba Ademola Ojo backed by a pra