In its bid to make viable ventures for the state’s economy, Oyo State Government is set to resuscitate and transform Fashola farms, Oyo, and International Cattle market, Ogbomoso.
Oyewole Oyewumi, the state commissioner for agriculture, natural resources and rural development, made this disclosure recently, reaffirmed the readiness of the state government to partner with private investors and organisations to revive its moribund industries.
Oyewumi at the opening of the bids on the transformation of Fasola farm, Oyo and International Cattle and Produce Market, Ogbomoso held at the Conference room of the Ministry of Agriculture assured that government properties and assets will be adequately utilized.
“The essence of partnering with private agro- companies is to ensure that Government existing farms serve its purposes which include increase in food production, employment generation, training centres for self-development amongst others,” said the commissioner.
He revealed that five bids were received from agro- companies who intend to partner with the state government on transforming Fasola Farms and two were received for the international Cattle and Produce Market, Ogbomoso.
He assured that the government will continue to provide enabling environment for would be investors, adding that necessary support would be given to enable them have successful businesses.
The commissioner appealed to the seven man bid technical review committee led by Adegbite Adegunwa, director of veterinary services to carry out the assignment given to them accordingly and present their recommendations in two weeks.
Akinremi Feyisipo, Ibadan
