Ekiti govt partners AfDB to acquire 56,000 hectares of land for agric zone

The Ekiti State governor, Dr Kayode Fayemi has said his government had acquired about 56,000 hectares of land around Ikole/Oye axis as an agriculture processing zone, said these landmark achievements were attained in partnership with international agencies like the African Development Bank (AfDB).

Fayemi spoke in Ikole Ekiti, on Wednesday, at a programme named “Citizens’ Engagement” attended by various groups to sensitise the populace on the achievements of his administration.

The governor represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr Olabode Adetoyi said, “We have acquired 56,000 hectares of land for special agriculture processing zone done in conjunction with ADB.

“One of the industries we attracted to Ekiti had planted 4,000 hectares for cassava, even Ekiti is now planting ginger. In totality, we have attracted a $400m fund to boost agriculture. The Ikun dairy farm is producing 150,000 litres of milk monthly, with 400 cows in stock.

“We are making farming very attractive, we must all partake in it. We distributed 100,000 cocoa and cashew seedlings in 2021, that is why we must allow continuity. We must vote for Biodun Oyebanji in the June 18 poll.”

The Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Community Engagements and Enlightenment, Mrs Tosin Ajisafe -Aluko, said the programme was initiated to inform the populace about what Fayemi has done and bridge the existing communication gap.

Ajisafe-Aluko said having reeled out what the government has done, that many are now better informed and convinced that the current administration has not disappointed the people.

The Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Funminiyi Afuye, represented by the Leader of Government Business, Gboyega Aribisogan, applauded Fayemi for renovating 30 schools in Ikole and Oye local governments.

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