By Omolara Adasofunjo
Ogun State Government has commenced the rehabilitation of Odeda Farm Institute, Ajegunle Farm Settlement, Ikenne Processing Facility and Ado-Odo Farm Projects as part of efforts to boost food security and promote employment generation.
The State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Mr. Bolu Owootomo made this known during a meeting with the members of the State House of Assembly Committee on Agriculture led by Mr Waliu Owode.
The Commissioner explained that rehabilitation of the farm settlements across the state was part of the State Economic Transformation Project.
Responding, Mr Owode noted that the engagement was in response to a House Resolution calling for the urgent revitalization of Apoje Farms in Ijebu-Igbo and a comprehensive review of all government-owned agricultural estates.
The Committee Chairman directed the Ministry alongside Agricultural Development Corporation to submit a comprehensive report on all farm settlements in the State.
In his contribution, the Minority Leader, Mr Lukman Adeleye, called for stronger policy alignment between the Ministry and Agricultural Development Corporation, proposing the development of a unified framework that would clearly outline roles, responsibilities and measurable outcomes to ensure a synchronized approach to managing the state’s farm settlements.
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