The Honourable Member representing Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1 at the House of Representatives, Hon. Adeniyi Rufus Ojuawo (AVM Rtd), is set to collaborate with Chinese investors on crop cultivation and livestock farming.
In a consultative meeting held at his office in Abuja, Ojuawo briefed Mr. David Zhao and Ms. Yvette Wei, Managers from CCECC Nigeria Limited, on the progress and achievements of his two empowerment farms located in Ogbese, Ise Ekiti and Ogotun Ekiti respectively.
‘My empowerment farms were established to support the agricultural revolution initiated by our dear Governor, His Excellency, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji.
‘We are investing in agriculture to create more jobs and wealth, and build self-reliance for the youths in the constituency. We plan to start all-year-round farming at both farms through irrigation and other inputs to produce high-quality crops. Our farmers have received training on crop production, and their recent produce is a testament to the success of this initiative.’ Ojuawo explained.
Mr. David Zhao stated that their visit was a follow-up to their previous visit to the Ogbese farm a few months ago.
‘We came to discuss areas of collaboration where we can invest and build on your success at the farm. We are looking at mechanization, farm infrastructure, and livestock to complement your efforts at both farms. With mechanization, we can expand the cultivation areas, given the ample arable land available.
“We will also build a farm house and electrify the farms to ease the farmers’ workload and create convenience. Introducing livestock to the farm in addition to crop produce to increase the farmers’ income and profit margins.
“In the long run, we plan to introduce processing machines for some of our produce at the farm.’
Hon. Ojuawo expressed his readiness to embrace the Chinese investors’ initiatives, aimed at creating more employment and wealth for his people.