By Omotayo Edubi
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has reiterated that his administration is still committed on developing the state through agribusiness.
Makinde stated this during an inspection tour to Agro-Industrial Estate project at Fashola Village in Oyo West Local Government area of the state.
The governor, who was at the farm settlement to see the level of work done so far on the agribusiness hub, said his administration would do all that is needed for the completion of the project.
According to him, this is to make the State’s agricultural sector competitive globally.
Makinde was conducted round the projects by Dr. Debo Akande, the Director-General, Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA).
He expressed satisfaction on the quality of work done so far at the farm, saying that the estate was becoming a success.
The governor pledged to give more incentive/support to the contractor handling the project in order to deliver within the time-frame.
He hinted that the farm estate, which accommodates dedicated crops and livestock production facilities, Fan Milk industry, will produce its processed farm produce by 2023.
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Makinde added that the farm estate projects, when completed, would play significant role in reducing the cost of farm produce in the state.
Makinde used the opportunity of the tour to encourage some members of the Youth Entrepreneurship Agribusiness Programme (YEAP), who recently went through Agric-business training in Nasarawa State.
He promised that all the YEAP beneficiaries, especially those on the farm estate, would be fully supported to achieve their dreams.
Other facilities expected at the Estate are Research and Innovation Centres; Processing facilities; Agricultural equipment leasing facilities; Cold-chain; Storage facilities; Packaging, Distribution/ Export facilities and a sprawling residential area.