Ogun State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding, MoU, with French Company for the production of raw materials for dairy products in the country.
Speaking at the event held at Executive Chamber, Governor’s Office, Oke-Mosan Abeokuta, the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Jerome Pasquier said that the signing of the MoU would reduce food importation and increase food security in the country.
Mr Pasquier pointed out that the company would diversify its production by using locally made products, adding that when fully operational, the MoU would boost job creation and promote rearing of local cows in the state.
Responding, Ogun State Governor Prince Dapo Abiodun who said his administration had embarked on various initiatives aimed at reducing unemployment rate in the State, expressed optimism that the signing of the MoU would help the state in its human capacity building and job creation.
While appreciating the French ambassador for promoting business opportunities between his country and Nigeria, the governor pointed out that production of raw materials for dairy products would not only create jobs, but would also conserve the nation’s foreign exchange.
Bolanle Adesida
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