Ekiti Assembly delegation visits Agbeyewa Farms, commends agricultural investments

The Ekiti State House of Assembly on Tuesday, led by its Speaker, Rt. Hon. Adeoye Aribasoye paid an official visit to Agbeyewa Farms, the largest private agro-allied investment in Ekiti State.

The delegation, which included principal officers and lawmakers across various constituencies, was warmly received by the Managing Director/CEO of Agbeyewa Farms, Oska Seyi Aiyeleso, alongside senior management staff. The visit commenced with a colourful parade mounted by NYSC Corps members serving on the farm, creating an atmosphere of enthusiasm and celebration.

In his welcome address, Aiyeleso expressed gratitude to the legislators for taking out time to visit, noting that their presence was a strong show of support for private investment and agribusiness in Ekiti. He highlighted the farm’s ongoing projects in Cassava cultivation, aggregation, and processing, agro-trading and community empowerment, stressing that Agbeyewa Farms was committed to food security, youth employment, and economic transformation of Ekiti State and Nigeria as a whole.

In his response, the Speaker of the Assembly, Rt. Hon. Aribasoye commended Agbeyewa Farms for its massive investment and foresight in agricultural development. He noted that the project aligns with the vision of the Ekiti State Government under Governor Biodun Oyebanji to position agriculture as the bedrock of economic growth and job creation.

“We are impressed by the scale of investment we have seen here today. Agbeyewa Farms is not only contributing to food production but is also creating jobs for our people and adding value to the economy of Ekiti State. The House of Assembly will continue to support initiatives like this that place Ekiti on the map of agribusiness excellence,” he said.

During the tour of the expansive farm facilities, both at Ipao axis and Gede/Iyemero, the lawmakers were briefed on the farm’s mechanised systems, upcoming modern processing facilities, and sustainable agricultural practices. The delegation also interacted with local workers, NYSC Corps members, and technical staff, who shared testimonies of how the farm has positively impacted their livelihoods.

Agbeyewa Farms, a subsidiary of Cavista Holdings, has continued to position itself as a key player in agribusiness, promoting innovation, sustainability, and community development. The visit by the Ekiti State House of Assembly further strengthens the partnership between government institutions and private investors in driving development across the state.

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