Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, has commended Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited for its approach to agricultural advancement in Oyo State with its processing plant Akinyele and farm at Awe in the pacesetter state.
Governor Makinde made the commendation when he visited both farms on Monday, 9th October 2023, where it has produced quality Day-Old Chicks of Layer, Broiler, Noiler, and Point of Lay Pullets.
He said the pragmatic approach adopted by Amo Farm aligns with his administration’s move in advancing agricultural growth in the State, a boost to the State economy, and making food available to Nigerians.
He stated that the company’s empowerment and job creation initiatives for rural women through chicken poultry is unparalleled as it has helped in improving their living standards and would like to partner with Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery to further strengthen its drive to make animal protein available, not only in Oyo State but across the country.
He promised to improve the electricity supply in the area and construct the Akinyele roads to create improved access for the distribution of agricultural products across borders.
On his part, Debo Akande, the Executive Adviser to the Governor on Agribusiness and International Co-operation and Development, who was also in the Governor’s entourage, said the company’s investment in agriculture is massive and calls for effective partnership, considering Amo Farm’s significant contribution to the economy of Oyo State.
Responding to His Excellency’s positive comments and commendations, Ayoola Oduntan, the Group Managing Director of Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited, said he was very elated about the Governor’s visit because of his personality, charisma, intellect, the hard work he has brought into governance in Oyo State, and that the move was to explore avenues of collaboration between his company and the state.
