Ogun State Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ajegunle Broiler Company Limited, Ajebo road, Abeokuta, for the utilisation of the Ajegunle Poultry Station and its associated infrastructure
The moves is part of efforts being taken by the Prince Dapo Abiodun led government to boost livestock production, create employment opportunities for youths and strengthen food security in the State.
Speaking at the MoU signing ceremony at Oke-mosan, Abeokuta, the State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Bolu Owotomo, said the agreement was carefully developed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in collaboration with the Ministry of Justice to provide clear terms and conditions for the effective utilisation and management of the facility.
Owotomo, explained that the beneficiaries were expected to demonstrate commitment to the initiative by providing the necessary funds and commencement of meaningful production within the 90-day period stipulated in the agreement.
He urged the beneficiaries to maximise the opportunity and ensure that the facility was put to productive use, noting that their selection followed a competitive process involving a large number of applicants.
According to him, the initiative was designed to promote collective action among poultry farmers, increase poultry production and contribute to bridging the gap in Nigeria’s livestock supply, while creating sustainable employment opportunities, particularly for young people.
He further stressed the commitment of the State government to developing the agricultural sector through strategic partnerships with private-sector operators and farmers, with a view to improving food availability, strengthening value chains and promoting economic development.
Responding on behalf of the beneficiaries, the Director of Felaj-Fab Farms, Mr. Tope Fabanwo, expressed appreciation to the Ogun State Government for the initiative and the opportunity provided to poultry farmers.
Fabanwo, assured the government that the beneficiaries would comply fully with the terms of the agreement and deploy the facility effectively towards increasing poultry production and contributing to food security in the State.
He added that the farmers were committed to working collectively to ensure that the objectives of the partnership were achieved.
Present at the signing ceremony were the Director, Livestock services, Mr Adeyemi Osilalu, Director of Administration and Supply, Miss Omotunde Adeyemi and Chairman Ajegunle Farm Settlement, Mr Rotimi Sogunle among others.
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