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Kogi Deepens Ties With Agencies, Investors To Boost Food Security, Agro Export

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September 26, 2025
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Kogi Deepens Ties With Agencies, Investors To Boost Food Security, Agro Export
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Kogi State Government says it is intensifying collaboration with federal agencies and international partners to reposition agriculture as the mainstay of the state’s economy, ensure food security, and promote agricultural export.

This followed a working visit to Geregu in Ajaokuta Local Government Area, where government officials and a delegation of agriculture experts and investors inspected farms and engaged stakeholders on opportunities for mechanised farming and market expansion in the area.

Kogi State Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Hon. Timothy Ojomah, who led the team, said the initiative reflects Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s vision of leveraging the state’s resources in agriculture to create jobs, empower farmers, and strengthen the economy.

“Our governor has always said we must produce what we eat and eat what we produce.

“With mechanisation, innovation, and the right partnerships, Kogi will not only feed its people but also support neighbouring states and possibly have enough to export.

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“Agriculture remains our best path to job creation, especially for the thousands of graduates produced every year in our universities,” he said.

Also speaking, Special Adviser to the President on Agriculture, Mr. Mathew Ajayi, explained that the partnership aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s food security agenda and efforts to reduce Nigeria’s dependence on food imports.

“Nigeria spends billions of dollars annually on food imports.

“Our goal is to reverse this trend by promoting crops like rice, maize, soybeans, and cash crops for export.

“This partnership with Kogi and Onida Agri will help us achieve that and generate billions of dollars in agricultural exports,” he noted.

Similarly, Director-General of the Kogi State Commodity Exchange, Hon. Victor Omofaiye emphasised the role of the agency in ensuring farmers get fair market prices and access to export opportunities.

“Our mandate is to improve food security, establish a commodity exchange, and promote export.

“By creating market accessibility, we will ensure our farmers are not shortchanged, and we will transform crops like rice into exportable commodities,” he said

Managing Director of Onida Agri and Aquaculture Solutions Ltd, Israel Kidron described Kogi as a prime location for modern farming due to its fertile land and abundant water.

“We came to Kogi because it has all the parameters for successful agriculture.

“We are looking to establish modern, year-round operations supported by technology, better varieties, and mechanisation.

“Beyond that, we will train farmers and transfer knowledge to ensure better yields and quality,” he said.

He added that Onida Agri, with over 35 years of agricultural experience in Africa and 15 years in Nigeria, is committed to supporting Kogi in achieving food security while positioning its crops for international export markets.

The partnership is expected to extend across some local government areas of the state, providing employment opportunities, empowering farmers, and driving Kogi’s emergence as a key player in Nigeria’s agricultural transformation value chain.
(vitalnewsngr.com)

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