EKITI STATE INVESTMENT AGENCY LAUDS AGBEYEWA FARMS FOR CONTRIBUTION TO THE STATE'S DEVELOPMENT.

EKITI STATE INVESTMENT AGENCY LAUDS AGBEYEWA FARMS FOR CONTRIBUTION TO THE STATE'S DEVELOPMENT.

 The Director General of Ekiti State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (EKDIPA), Lolade Oke-Olutola, has commended Agbeyewa Farms for its significant impact on the development of Ekiti State. During a visit to the farm in Ipao, Ikole-Ekiti, Oke-Olutola praised the farm's contributions and urged host communities to support the state's investment initiatives.

The EKDIPA Director General emphasized that investors' success is crucial to the well-being of Ekiti State, stating, "The wellness of investors' business is the wellness of Ekiti State." Her visit aimed to witness firsthand the operations of Agbeyewa Farms, which has garnered attention across Ekiti State and Nigeria.

"We have heard a lot about Agbeyewa Farms through the news, but seeing the magnificent work being done on the farm is truly impressive," Oke-Olutola said. She encouraged communities to accommodate and support various investment drives, highlighting the importance of collaboration for the state's development.

This visit underscores EKDIPA's commitment to fostering a conducive environment for investments in Ekiti State and recognizes Agbeyewa Farms' role in driving economic growth and development.

She commended the Chairman, Niyi John Olajide, and the entire team of Agbeyewa for a job well done, noting that cultivating over a thousand hectares of cassava farm in such a short period shows an organization that is intentional in improving and developing.

Oke-Olutola highlighted that the Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji administration is committed to ensuring that all investments in Ekiti State thrive. She revealed that EKDIPA's visit was part of its Aftercare Advocacy Service, aimed at checking on existing investments, identifying areas for synergy, and providing support to improve the business environment.

"Money goes to where it is attracted; Investment goes to where it is attracted," she said, assuring Agbeyewa Farms that EKDIPA is available to support and facilitate ease of doing business in Ekiti State.

In his welcome remarks, the Managing Director/CEO of Agbeyewa Farms, Oska Seyi Aiyeleso, described Agbeyewa’s investment in Ekiti State as a revolution aimed at eliminating hunger and poverty through job creation and sustainable agricultural practices.

According to Aiyeleso, the company's chairman, Niyi John Olajide, has a singular focus on creating jobs, more jobs, and more jobs to liberate people from poverty and want. He further revealed that Agbeyewa Farms is working towards achieving its target of cultivating 5,000 hectares of cassava plantation by 2025, positioning itself as the No. 1 cassava farm in Africa. He said, “Agbeyewa is committed to becoming Africa's leading agro-allied enterprise, fostering sustainable agricultural investments, strengthening communities, and transforming lives.”

The MD/CEO highlighted Agbeyewa's vision for an integrated agro-processing plant, which will produce high-quality cassava derivatives such as flour, starch, and ethanol. He noted that the farm's cassava has a starch content of 27%, higher than the general 22% found in cassava elsewhere.

Aiyeleso cited the success of companies like Omnicane in Mauritius, which generates power from sugarcane, as inspiration for Agbeyewa's ambitions. He stated, "The potential is limitless, and Agbeyewa is committed to leading this transformation."

Agbeyewa Farms has received top ratings from stakeholders in the agriculture sector and has been selected by the federal government as one of the centers for the cassava revolution in Nigeria.

The company's business model revolves around cassava cultivation, aggregation, processing, and agro-trading, with a commitment to sustainable agricultural practices and community development.

The visit by the Ekiti State Development and Investment Promotion Agency (EKDIPA) to Agbeyewa Farms underscores the agency's commitment to fostering a conducive environment for investments in Ekiti State, while recognizing the farm's pivotal role in driving economic growth and development.

During the visit, the EKDIPA team, led by Director General Lolade Oke-Olutola, was given a comprehensive tour of the farm by Managing Director Oska Seyi Aiyeleso and other key management staff. The EKDIPA team was impressed by the farm's vast cassava fields and innovative mechanized systems, highlighting Agbeyewa Farms' dedication to agricultural excellence and sustainability.