Agbeyewa Farms Inspires Adventist Men’s Organization with Visionary Call to Cassava Revolution.
Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo – The Adventist Men’s Organization (AMO) convention came alive with energy and inspiration as Mr. Oska Seyi Aiyeleso, Managing Director/CEO of Agbeyewa Farms, delivered a stirring presentation that blended hard facts, big dreams, and a rallying call to action. He also paid tribute to Agbeyewa Farms’ Chairman, Mr. John Olajide, whose visionary leadership has created jobs, strengthened rural economies, and transformed lives across communities.
Addressing a packed audience of AMO members at Babcock University, Mr. Aiyeleso urged participants to view cassava farming not merely as an agricultural venture, but as a pathway to wealth creation, employment generation, and national economic renewal.
He described Mr. Olajide’s unwavering belief in the promise of Nigeria’s cassava revolution as the driving force behind Agbeyewa Farms’ success, encouraging participants to emulate his deep-rooted patriotism and relentless commitment to achieving sustainable development through agriculture.
“His vision that agriculture can empower people, uplift communities, and reposition Nigeria as a force in global food systems continues to inspire all of us,” Aiyeleso said. He added, the chairman has only one vision, create jobs, more jobs and more jobs.
In his presentation, the MD described cassava as “more than a crop – it’s a catalyst for the transformation. He stressed that each hectare planted holds the potential to create jobs, feed communities, and lift families out of poverty – a statement that drew nods of agreement from the audience.
With palpable pride, the MD recounted Agbeyewa Farms’ remarkable growth since they commenced cassava cultivation in Ekiti State expanding from 102 hectares in her 1st year ( 2022) to over 5,000 hectares under cultivation today. He revealed that the company is on track to achieve an ambitious target of 10,000 hectares by 2026—a trajectory he credited to strategic planning and the strength of partnerships in advancing agricultural transformation.
He explained that the farm’s growth is more than a statistic; it represents thousands of livelihoods touched, communities empowered, and a bold blueprint for agricultural transformation in Nigeria.
A key highlight of his address was the Agbeyewa Outgrower Scheme – a proven, partnership-driven model enabling local farmers, cooperatives, and agripreneurs to achieve better yields, higher incomes, and sustainable growth.
Mr. Aiyeleso invited AMO members to join the cooperative and outgrower scheme, promising access to discounted but quality cassava stems, training, good agronomic practices, and an assured market. “We are not just in the business of planting cassava; we are in the business of planting hope, opportunity, and prosperity,” he said to resounding applause.
The Agbeyewa exhibition stand became a focal point of the convention, attracting a stream of visitors eager to learn about cassava stem varieties, root quality, and the farm’s integrated value chain.
The convention leaders lauded Agbeyewa Farms for its remarkable impact in the agricultural sector, praising its blend of innovation, professionalism, and community spirit. The AMO convention underscored Agbeyewa Farms’ unwavering commitment to partnership, innovation, and nation-building — positioning the company as a driving force in Nigeria’s agricultural future.
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