The General Manager of Lagos Traffic Radio, Mr. Tayo Akanle, has expressed the readiness of the broadcast station to collaborate with stakeholders in the Agricultural sector as part of efforts to positively project the programmes and policies of the Lagos State Government.
Akanle disclosed this while welcoming the Special Adviser to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Agriculture, Ms. Abisola Olusanya and the Management of the Lagos State Coconut Development Authority, LASCODA, who were on a courtesy visit to the Station.
The General Manager expressed the readiness of Traffic Radio to publicise activities in the agricultural sector, particularly the LASCODA initiative promoting the production, processing, commercialisation and utilisation of coconut as a veritable means for development.
While commending Ms. Olusanya for being the first Exce member to embark on a courtesy visit to the Station, Akanle also expressed appreciation to the Special Adviser for offering to collaborate with the broadcast station.
Akanle anticipated a cordial working relationship with stakeholders in the agriculture sector, reiterating the radio station’s readiness to project any Lagos State government initiative aimed at improving the wellbeing and welfare of the general public.
Earlier, Ms. Abisola Olusanya affirmed that Traffic Radio has a wide listenership that made the broadcast Station a toast of the public, thus, a collaboration between Traffic Radio and Agencies under the Ministry of Agriculture would be of great benefit and importance to promoting their activities.
The Special Adviser applauded the management of the Station, led by Mr. Tayo Akanle, for its efforts towards improving the popularity of the Station, stressing that its high rating is a clear testimony to how well the leadership is positively impacting the lives of Lagosians.
Also speaking, the General Manager of LASCODA, Mr. Dapo Olakuleyin requested Traffic Radio to help educate the public on the importance and benefits of coconut to health, as well as to the economy of Lagos State.
Olakuleyin explained that coconut has a lot of benefits that are not known to the public and implored the Lagos Traffic Radio to collaborate with his agency to sensitise the public on coconut development.
He affirmed that Lagos Traffic Radio’s rising profile will further help reach out to a lot of Lagosians on the need to plant coconuts and patronise its by-products.
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