By Iyabo Adebisi
Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has stressed the need for the country to invest in livestock farming and explore opportunities in dairy production for its economic benefits.
He stated this during the launch of a new product of dairy milk in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital
President Obasanjo called the president of Nigeria to pronounce Oyo State a diary centre, adding the state has potential in livestock and dairy production.
Former President Obasanjo however expressed displeasure that his agriculture initiative “Operation Feed the Nation” was not sustained after he left office as Head of State.
Despite acknowledging that the French Government’s investment in Nigeria has greatly enabled food and human security over the last 60 years, the former president noted that the nation’s food initiative would have further enhanced food sufficiency in Nigeria if sustained until now.
Speaking at the event, Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, represented by Deputy Governor, Chief Bayo Lawal promised a continued enabling environment for business and investment to thrive in the state.
In a message, Minister of Trade and Investment, Dr Doris Nkiruka Uzoka-Anite, represented by the Head of Trade Promotion Commission, Abuja, Aishat Remi enjoined investors to embrace commitment, resilience and dedication for investment expansion, maintaining that the Nigerian government would strengthen its ties with the French government for economy collaboration.
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