Justice, Development & Peace Movement

Catholic Diocese Of Oyo

Justice, Development And Peace Movement Catholic Diocese Of Oyo

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On 2024-03-12

REPORT OF FARMERS’ APEX MEETING HELD AT JDPM CONFERENCE HALL

DAY ONE (TUESDAY)
The sustainable farmers association of Nigeria (SUFAN) meeting commenced with registration and lunch overseen by Bolanle Adegoke, Ikeh Victor, and Abubakar Ramon. The SUFAN executives were introduced, and Mr. Adetoro Adeniyi elaborated on the significance of SUFAN, its membership, and its relationship with JDPM. He stressed the importance of farmers leading the organization, given its name - Sustainable Farmers Association of Nigeria. He inquired about SUFAN's objectives for the year and their strategy for the upcoming farmers’ forum. It was underscored that a well-established association should be self-sufficient and not relies on JDPM for support. The meeting concluded with a focus on the organization's sustainability and future endeavors.
The meeting addressed the impact of JDPM on Nigerian farmers, with concerns raised about the association's potential collapse if JDPM withdraws. Mr. Abegunrin Adeleke and Mr. Adeyemi from Apaalu shared worries about the association's future, emphasizing the need to continue with the agenda. Obagbenro Ismail encouraged executive members to back sustainable activities, while Alade Moses praised Adetoro's points and RUDEP's cooperative initiatives that have reduced farmers' reliance on government aid. Mr. Lawrence Fabunmi highlighted the potential contributions of each group to zones and the Apex body.
SUFAN Secretary Mr. Abidoye Abioye presented the minutes of the previous meeting, supported by Ojoawo Simon and Ogunmodede Odediran. Chairman SUFAN, Mr. Sunday Dada, called for a moment of silence to honor the late Deacon Joshua Oyelayo Ojedele, with Mr. Samuel Ige acknowledging JDPM's efforts. Discussions included plans for a gift for the Bishop and gift exchange activities, with Lawrence stressing the importance of distinguishing between the two.
The annual farmers' forum has sparked discussions among members, focusing on concerns regarding attire uniformity and the absence of invitations from institutions and individuals. Farmers have voiced their need for details on upcoming yam seed multiplication and the yearly calendar, which was not created due to a lack of interest. Zonal reports from different zones highlighted shared challenges like pastoralist attacks on farmland. Financial contributions in various zones were reported, except for the Elekokan zone, which was not present. The forum's goal is to establish an equitable and well-organized platform for farmers in Oyo State.
DAY TWO (WEDNESDAY)
The second day of activities commenced with a prayer led by Mr. Gideon Ogundeji. Mr. Sola Oyekan provided a recap of the previous day's events, while the JDPM coordinator, Rev. Fr. Gabriel Adeleke, offered condolences for the passing of Deacon Joshua Oyelola Ojedele. He urged farmers to consider growing crops with high market demand like soybeans. The coordinator stressed the need for farmers to work together for better access to bank loans for purchasing equipment such as tractors and cultivators. He also highlighted the importance of adopting modern agribusiness practices. Mr. Fabunmi Lawrence from Akinmorin inquired about the seasonality of cowpea and soybean crops and proposed methods for their preservation until sale.
Mr. Alaba Ogunbosoye from JDPC Ibadan discussed the roles and duties of SUFAN members. He inquired about the organization's history, accomplishments, vision, and obligations. Additionally, he elucidated the oversight hierarchy of farmers spanning from individual to group to zone to Apex to Apex-Apex, which constitutes SUFAN.
SUFAN's vision facilitates goal establishment, coherent development strategies, timeline creation, group autonomy and longevity, enhanced decision-making, and maintaining goal orientation amidst distractions and obstacles. He urged farmers to commit to the emergence of Apex on February 7th, 2024.
Following the presentation, queries were raised, with members segregated into three groups. The inquiries encompassed grasping the roles and duties of SUFAN at the group, zonal, and state levels, the functions of JDPM via RUDEP to SUFAN, and strategies for sustainability in the absence of JDPM/MISEREOR.
DAY THREE (THURSDAY)
On the third day of the event, the focus was on the future of SUFAN, as a Nigerian agricultural organization. Mr. Adetoro Adeniyi led the discussion during the second-day meeting, and the Apex meeting was convened to deliberate on the organization's activities, agendas, and its envisioned position in the coming three years. Members deliberated on their strategies for monitoring zones and the growth of various groups.
The roadmap for 2024 was outlined by Mr. Ogunnupebi Anthony, who inquired about SUFAN's aspirations for the next three years. Mr. Lawrence Fabunmi expressed his desire for SUFAN to evolve into a larger entity that can effectively represent the interests of zones and groups, while Evangelist Togun hoped for SUFAN to rectify the shortcomings of AFAN and gain recognition from the government.
Mrs. Olori Akinola Dorcas emphasized the potential of SUFAN in fostering unity and aligning operational goals and objectives.
The shortcomings of SUFAN include poor cooperation, inconsistent attendance, lack of self-value, self-centeredness, unwillingness to make sacrifices, defaulting on loans, and lack of trust, disloyalty, pride, arrogance, and favoritism. Conversely, the advantages of being part of SUFAN encompass access to market opportunities, avenues for growth and development, partnerships with agricultural institutions, proximity to governmental bodies, and the chance to engage with relevant organizations.
Challenges to SUFAN's vision consist of leaders not being forthcoming, ineffective leadership, insufficient collaboration among members, poor followership, and reluctance to share ideas, financial constraints, and lack of confidence in the leadership, government policies, and inadequate record-keeping practices. Over the next three years, SUFAN aims to play a significant role in the nation's food economy, set a benchmark for other agricultural entities, and serve as a leading association in ensuring food security.
MODERN COWPEA CULTIVATION
Prof. O.F. Owolade introduced grain legume enhancement initiatives for contemporary cowpea farming, a favored plant protein source in Nigeria. Cowpea serves as an intercrop, offering advantages such as reduced soil erosion and weed infestation. The professor delved into the prospects of cowpea cultivation.

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On 2024-03-11

PROVINCIAL EXCHANGE FORUM HELD AT JDPM OYO 2023

DAY ONE
The event commenced with the arrival and registration of Participants, led by Mr. IKEH Victor. Lunch was served, followed by an opening prayer by Mr. Charles Fasina. Mr. Emmanuel Ahkimien led the reviewed for the PEF Timetable for adoption.
Rev. Fr. Gabriel Adeleke, the OYO diocese JDPM coordinator, welcomed the participants, urging collaboration across the provinces and regions. He introduced the Ave Maria microfinance bank package for business investment and distributed jotters to the attending dioceses. Mr. Anthony Ogunnupebi expressed gratitude to the coordinator on behalf of Participants.
Mr Anthony Ogunnupebi introduced the next programme which was the presentation by the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC). The Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC) conducted a program on agricultural produce, led by State Director Mrs. Emmanuel Bolanle. Mrs. Bolanle emphasized the significance of soil analysis, cultivar selection, pesticide usage, processing, and product analysis to ensure high-quality crops for export. She stressed the importance of proper management, packaging that meets regional standards, and durability during transportation to consumers. She showcased various packaged garri options and inquired about the rationale behind selecting a specific one. The presentation underscored the critical role of cost estimation in the production process. NEPC's initiative aimed to enhance marketing strategies and broaden farmers' access to international markets.
The presentation covered the costing and insurance of produce, emphasized the significance of exporting goods to foreign countries, and stressed the need for producers to understand the needs of foreigners and be familiar with the Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) for import duties collection.
The second presentation by Mafeloju Resources (Mrs. Feyisara Kevin) addressed the necessary standards for agricultural produce certification and acceptance by international bodies, along with the challenges encountered during the export process. Mr. Adetoro anchored the question and answer section.
Subsequently, the participants proceeded to the Pastoral Centre in Awe community for the next program. The day was concluded with a Zoom meeting featuring Misereor representative Regine Brandt, who shared her proposed Nigerian itinerary and expectations with the HODs.
Dinner was served, followed by a meeting of HODs.
DAY TWO
The program on the second day started with a visit to the Ilua community, where Mr. Oyekan Sola introduced the day's activities. Mr. Okedere James shared the history of the farmer group, their joint agribusiness, and the benefits they received from JDPM through RUDEP. The group was educated on vegetable cultivation, marketing, training on microcredit schemes, and acquiring loans from banks. They also deliberated on the necessity of a tractor for their farms. Following the presentations, a question and answer session took place.
The RUDEP team exchanged gifts with Ilua farmers, and the host community gifted JDPs. Mr. Adetoro led the team to the young farmers club of the First Baptist Model College at Okaka. Mr. Owoade, the school principal and coordinator of the club shared the challenges and success stories from the JDPM OYO program. Mr. Alaba, HOD JDPC Ibadan, encouraged the students to see agriculture in a new dimension with the introduction of smart agriculture. The visit concluded with a positive interaction between the two groups.
The team returned to the pastoral center in the evening to continue the day's program. They had lunch and dinner at regular intervals, and then enjoyed a social night anchored by Mr. Kingsley Fidelis from the Osogbo diocese.
DAY THREE
The third day of the PEF program started with a reflection led by Miss Awolowo, addressing concerns such as JDPM OYO not following the revised itinerary, lunch delays due to an unplanned visit to the First Baptist Model College, room allocation issues, complaints from Participants about food, and understanding the basic needs of the Ilua zone.
A PEF meeting was then held to discuss the outcomes of the last provincial exchange forum in Ekiti and the management issues of the Ekiti diocese, which resulted in poor welfare for members.
A new staff, Mr. IKEH Victor from JDPM OYO, was introduced during the meeting. Mr. Anthony Ogunnupebi delivered closing remarks. Afterward, there was lunch and the dioceses departed to their destinations

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On 2020-04-30

Misereor Project

The Rural Development Programme of JDPM have always strive hard to ensure that the lives of rural community dwellers under the misereor sponsored project is better. The focus is mainly on rural farmers including women and youths for holistic agricultural and community development.

The department which started more than a decade ago under the Oyo, Osun Agricultural Diocesan Programme (OODAP) has continued to grow from strength to more formidable entity in Oyo State because of its crops of experienced staff who worked tirelessly in 19 LGAs depicting the Catholic Diocese of Oyo.

Over the years, the programme has worked with farmers through the formation of farmers groups across Oyo, Oke-Ogun and Ogbomoso areas. The interventions have always been carried out through this channel and has proven effective over the years. The project activities have led to improvement in service delivery to the farmers through innovations and new approaches and cement a solid good relationship with the research institutes, government agencies and local government authorities towards the felt needs of their various communities.

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