The Oyo State Government, through the Agricultural Credit Corporation of Oyo State (ACCOS), has commenced the distribution of food commodities worth about ₦100 million to civil and public servants across the state at highly subsidised rates.
The initiative, according to the state government, is aimed at cushioning the impact of prevailing economic challenges on workers and ensuring a more comfortable December festive season.
Flagging off the exercise at the premises of the corporation, the Chairman of ACCOS, Sheik Taofik Akeugbagold, said the programme was exclusively designed for workers who had formally indicated interest in participating.
He explained that beneficiaries were carefully collated through their respective accounts sections to guarantee a smooth, transparent and orderly distribution process.
Speaking through the Coordinating Director of ACCOS, Oladejo, the chairman disclosed that the food items available under the scheme include bags of rice, vegetable oil, chicken, and other essential commodities.
He noted that allocations were strictly based on individual demand as earlier indicated by the workers, in order to ensure fairness and prevent abuse of the scheme.
Akeugbagold further stated that payment for the commodities would be made through salary deductions, which would commence in February 2026.
According to him, the payment arrangement was deliberately structured to ease the financial burden on workers while promoting accountability.
The ACCOS chairman stressed that the intervention aligns with the welfare-focused agenda of the Oyo State Government under Governor Seyi Makinde, aimed at improving the standard of living of workers and enhancing access to affordable food items.
He assured that the distribution exercise would be conducted in a transparent and equitable manner, urging beneficiaries to adhere strictly to the stipulated guidelines.
Some of the beneficiaries at the event lauded the state government for the initiative, describing it as timely and impactful, particularly at a period when household expenses continue to rise.
