Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has presented a Certificate of Occupancy (C of O) covering 99.99 hectares of land to Olam Agri for the establishment of an animal feed production plant in Ogwashi-Uku, a move expected to boost agricultural productivity, create jobs and strengthen food security in the state.
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Key Highlights
- Delta State Government allocates 99.99 hectares of land to Olam Agri for an animal feed production plant.
- The proposed facility will be located in Ogwashi-Uku.
- Olam Agri says the South-South and South-East regions are strategic markets for the investment.
- The project is expected to address animal feed supply shortages and create employment opportunities.
- The Obi of Ogwashi-Uku urges Olam Agri to prioritise local employment, internships and skills development.
Speaking during the presentation of the certificate, Oborevwori said his administration remained committed to creating an enabling environment for genuine investors, stressing that peace, due process and cooperation were essential to attracting investments and sustaining economic growth.
The governor described the land allocation as an important step towards expanding agricultural opportunities in Delta State, adding that investments in food production could stimulate economic activities, create employment and improve livelihoods.
Oborevwori said the presentation reflected his administration’s commitment to transparency and due process in its dealings with investors.
Oborevwori: Peace and Cooperation Key to Attracting Investors
“As a government, we are determined to create an enabling environment for investors to thrive and for businesses to grow.
“We recognise that peace, unity and cooperation are essential to attracting investment. When a community is peaceful and its people work together, investors are more willing to establish businesses there.
“Such investments create opportunities for economic growth, employment and development.
“Our government will continue to support genuine investors who are willing to contribute to the development of our state.
“We believe that partnerships with reputable companies in the agricultural sector can help boost food production, create jobs and improve livelihoods,” the governor said.
He commended the traditional institution and other stakeholders for their contributions towards maintaining the peace and cooperation required to attract investments of this nature.
The governor also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving agricultural productivity and strengthening food security across the state.
Olam Agri Targets South-South, South-East Animal Feed Market
In his remarks, Olam Agri Managing Director, Amit Agarwal, said the company had identified the South-South and South-East as strategic locations for its next animal feed production facility because of the regions’ dependence on supplies from the South-West.
According to Agarwal, Olam Agri already operates production plants in the South-West but intends to bring production closer to markets in the South-South and South-East to improve supply and address the animal feed production deficit in the regions.
He expressed appreciation to the Delta State Government for supporting the proposed investment, adding that the company looked forward to working with the government, traditional institution and host community to ensure the successful implementation of the project.
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Also speaking, the Obi of Ogwashi-Uku, Obi Ifechukwude Okonjo II, urged Olam Agri to ensure that the host community benefited directly from the investment.
He specifically called for employment opportunities, internship programmes, skills development and technology transfer for residents of the community.
The proposed Olam Agri animal feed production plant is expected to help bridge the supply gap in animal feed across the South-South and South-East, while creating opportunities for economic growth and agricultural development in Delta State.
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