Delta to support farmers, investors

Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has pledged support to genuine farmers and private investors through infrastructure development, enhanced power supply, and various incentives. During a visit to Tatcha Farms in Okuloho and Amity Global Farms at Ohorhe 1, the governor emphasized that government backing for businesses would primarily involve providing necessary infrastructure and creating an enabling environment for enterprises to flourish.

The state's recent economic and investment summit aimed to highlight opportunities, particularly in agriculture, to attract both local and international investors. Governor Oborevwori's economic team was instructed to inspect farms and businesses across the state to identify challenges and evaluate potential for growth. A 33kV electricity line has been awarded, which will improve power supply to farms and other businesses.

Ongoing road projects will enhance access to farming communities and markets. The governor also assured that construction of a road linking the Warri-Sapele Expressway to the community of Amity Global Farms is planned. Moreover, government support for agriculture would benefit small-scale farmers, with priority given to genuine farmers, and distributions of fertilizers and other inputs would be made.

The governor encouraged civil servants and other residents to participate in farming, claiming that it could generate jobs, enhance food security, and reduce crime. Tatcha Farms Limited CEO, Olorogun Mrakpor, expressed gratitude for the visit, stating that it allowed the farm to demonstrate its role in food security, job creation, and agricultural development.

Amity Global Farms CEO, Idama Amurun, announced the company's aspiration to collaborate with Brazilian investors and the state government to expand cassava production and set up processing industries. Amurun cited inadequate financing, delays in the supply of day-old chicks, facilities, accommodation, and access to land as major hindrances to expansion.