Nigerians: Are urged to subsidize in Cassava Production during the Launch of Greenhills Cassava Farmstead in Ogun State themed ‘Re-inventing the Wheel by the usage of Technology for effective Farming

By Abdul Rahman Bangura–

NEW AFRICA DAILY NEWS (NADN) Freetown, Sierra Leone-  Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi and Dr. Angel Adelaja-Kuye, Special Assistant on Agriculture to Ogun State Governor – Dapo Abiodun, offered the guidance previously at the liftoff of Greenhills Cassava Farmstead in Ogun State with the theme: ‘Re-inventing
the Wheel: Using Technology for Effective Farming.’

Ooni Ogunwusi who was exemplified by Otunba Tomisin Olawale, his Personal Assistant in his opening remarks, asserted that the nation needed a thorough strategy to improving the significance sequences in cassava production. He pointed out that it was vital for Nigerian agriculturist to reinvent the wheel by embracing the practice of
technology.

He said: “We need to have a comprehension approach to developing the value chains in our cassava production and remodel a positive and dynamic market direction stands.”

In her speech, Adelaja-Kuye, said that the Ogun State Government was supporting farmers in the state modern technologies. These technologies, according to her had further enhanced agricultural produce in the state in particular.

Lanre Osifeso, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Greenhills Cassava Farmstead Limited, let out that his interest generated in agriculture about five years ago, telling that he had been captivated with development in the sector ever since.

According to Osifeso, one of his goals was to improve agriculture especially among youths of the country, same providing to the growth of Nigeria in general. He elucidated that, through the enterprise in agriculture, food security could be ensured and it enhance the GDP of the country.

For New Africa Daily News Abdul Rahman Bangura Reports,  Africa Correspondent

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