Amb. Ogunsola, FCPA hosted the Izindonga Group and Maya Foods in his office at Owode-Egba after an inspection of a site for the poultry, value chain investments.
Amb. Ogunsola reiterated his commitment to the development of Obafemi Owode Local Government, protection of farmers' interest in their various specialized fields of farming, food security,youths empowerment and employment,as the investors are ready to incorporate everyone and boost markets for all to succeed.
He further showcased the efforts of the state government, His Excellency, Prince Dapo Abiodun CON, in encouraging Public Private Partnership in exporting their products to other countries by taking the Izindonga Group and Maya Foods team on a tour to Gateway International Agro cargo Airport, with a direct flight that will connect the world markets,coupled with the proximity of the Obafemi Owode Local Government to Lagos State, a central business hub of Nigeria.
"Today’s visit is both strategic and symbolic. It reflects our shared commitment to enhance partnerships that will drive food security, economic growth, and sustainable livelihoods for our people.
Honourable Commissioner, we are here with our esteemed partners from South Africa, Izindonga Group and Maya Foods (SPV), who are currently on an investment engagement visit to Obafemi Owode Local Government area, Ogun State. Their interest in our locality is focused on developing a modern, integrated agrobusiness model that includes production, processing, and value chain enhancement", said the council boss.
We recognize that the success of this initiative depends largely on strong institutional support, policy alignment, and technical collaboration, reasons we seek the support of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in key areas such as regulatory compliance, farmer integration, and extension services.
We are confident that with the Ministry’s support, this project will not only thrive but also serve as a model for public-private partnership in agriculture within Ogun State and beyond.
Similarly, Honourable Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security in Ogun State, Hon. Bolu Owotomo received the Izindonga Group and Maya Foods in his office , oke-mosan with gladness to discuss the views of the state government, as the commissioner unequivocally commended the Council Chairman for his complementary efforts in working at the same direction with the Governor in providing more proteins for the consumption of the people. While charged the investors to consider the inclusion of other value chains as a matter of importance.
" Let me tell you here in the ministry, we have Ogun State Farmers Information Management System ( OGFIMS), where all farmers in Ogun State are registered with their data captured, which enables us to know the numbers of farmers and their location, as Ogun is the only state that have that in Nigeria, having registered over 160, 000 farmers among other value chain and trust", he said.
He stressed that Ogun State is the Industrial Capital of Nigeria,with proximity to Lagos and other South Western states, as it is a gateway state with an agro base raw materials, secured in terms of security of lives and property.
He further encouraged the investors to see Ogun State as their home, as they are assured of the state government support in their activities, Obafemi Owode Local Government is one the viable local government with large numbers of farmers and farmland.
Responding, Zakhele Maya, CEO Izindonga Group and Maya Foods expressed his satisfaction at the tour of the site during one of his engagements with stakeholders at Obafemi.
He explained that the stakeholders meeting concluded his interest in the investment plan, as he enjoyed the acceptance of people of Obafemi, with a pure heart and willing to give every support required in the actualization of the project, which will have employment of over 5,000 youths and women.
He further gave an evaluation and the date to kick start the clearing and implementation of their pen and other structures as September this year, with bold statement that,it is high time African countries work together to fight food security and unemployment.
His Royal Majesty, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, CFR, Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland also prayed for the investors, as he charged them not to entertain fear in their hearts.
While he prayed for blessings and all enablements to start and achieve purpose in the investment, with the presence of other Royal fathers from Owode,Orile-Imo and other communities.
