Following the Ogun State agricultural road map on job creation and food security, the State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun has commissioned Fanmilk/Danone, an integration Dairy farm sited within the Eweje Farm Institute, Odeda, in Odeda Local Government Area of the State

Governor Abiodun, while speaking at the commissioning of the Farm, believed to be the largest in South West, Nigeria, said the State government realises the need for sustainable agricultural development, adding that the determination has brought about the partnership with Fanmilk PLC, and training of youths in the sustainable management of inclusive supply chain of the milk industry and other commodities used daily on the facility.

The Governor noted that his administration would sustain support for the facility to fastrack growth and operation of the company, in fulfillment of the State government’s goal on job creation, poverty alleviation and food security.

"We are ready and willing to facilitate more of this investment project and hereby call on all relevant stakeholders to join hands with the government, to foster accelerated climate-neutral growth, ideas incubation, innovation and sustainable development in the dairy sector and its value chain", he assured.

He commended the French Embassy for facilitating the investment and other partnership initiatives, as well as technical assistance in the State, saying the government would continue to provide a conducive environment for potential investors.

In her address, the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Madam Emmanuelle Blatmann, said the project was a success story, which is a result of passion, commitment and partnership on the part of government and Fanmilk/Danone company, saying it would contribute to the development of the economy and locally produced milk.

In his remarks, the Chairman of Fanmilk PLC, Mr. Olayinka Akinkugbe lauded the State government for being investor-friendly, adding that the model dairy farm initiative was aimed at increasing milk production and creating jobs for the host community.

Akinkugbe stated that the organisation remains committed to meeting the nutritional needs of the people, as well as strengthening local investment, which is evidenced in the dairy training institute that has continued to build the capacity of farmers, at ensuring sustainable dairy farming in the State.

Also speaking, Commissioner for Agriculture, Dr. Adeola Odedina expressed delight that the project would not only support the food security policy of the Prince Dapo Abiodun-led administration but also serve as a training ground for farmers and students alike, recalling that the broilers’ project, which was situated on the Eweje Farm Institute had recorded large success.