Agbekoya news

Agbekoya is a Yoruba word that translates to "farmers" or "peasants" in English. It's a term often used to refer to the peasant farmers in Nigeria, particularly in the southwestern region. Here are some recent news updates related to Agbekoya:

  1. Agbekoya threatens to shut down Ogun State over unpaid salaries: In October 2022, the Agbekoya Farmers' Society of Nigeria (AFSN) threatened to shut down Ogun State over the non-payment of salaries to its members. The group claimed that the state government owed its members over N1 billion in salaries and other benefits.
  2. Agbekoya demands N10 billion compensation from Oyo State government: In September 2022, the Agbekoya Farmers' Society of Nigeria (AFSN) demanded N10 billion in compensation from the Oyo State government over the destruction of their farmlands by the state government. The group claimed that the government had destroyed over 10,000 hectares of farmland without compensation.
  3. Agbekoya protests against police brutality in Ogun State: In August 2022, the Agbekoya Farmers' Society of Nigeria (AFSN) protested against police brutality in Ogun State. The group accused the police of harassing and extorting money from farmers in the state.
  4. Agbekoya demands better working conditions for farmers in Ondo State: In July 2022, the Agbekoya Farmers' Society of Nigeria (AFSN) demanded better working conditions for farmers in Ondo State. The group called on the state government to provide farmers with better equipment, credit facilities, and market access.
  5. Agbekoya commends Ogun State government for supporting farmers: In June 2022, the Agbekoya Farmers' Society of Nigeria (AFSN) commended the Ogun State government for supporting farmers in the state. The group praised the government for providing farmers with credit facilities, training, and other forms of support.

These are just a few examples of recent news updates related to Agbekoya. The group is known for advocating for the rights and interests of peasant farmers in Nigeria, particularly in the southwestern region.