Olowa, while briefing the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, in Ibeju-Lekki, said that his administration had embarked on a series of transformative initiatives, aimed at delivering the dividends of democracy and enhancing development in the area.
He said “The establishment of cassava plantation will boost the council revenue, agricultural sector and also create employment opportunities. The alliance is to establish massive cassava plantation hubs in Ibeju Lekki through a new out-grower scheme, which is set to revolutionise agricultural practices and boost economic opportunities for farmers in the region.”
“The out-grower scheme is designed to organise artisanal farmers into clusters for cassava cultivation,” he said.
The scheme is said to promise a range of support measures, including land clearing, the provision of stems, access to credit finance, and marketing assistance.
“This collaboration signifies a significant step towards increased agricultural productivity and prosperity for the local community,” Olowa added
He said that the plantation would be established on more than three acres of land with several infrastructure therein, to accommodate the farmers and modern equipment would be provided for the farmers to operate smoothly and effectively.
He pledged to attract more dividends of democracy and good governance to the people of Ibeju-lekki LGA.
