In a significant stride towards enhancing agricultural productivity in Ogun State, Prince Gboyega Nasir Isiaka — GNI has facilitated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Ogun State Ministry of Agriculture and Lee Group subsidiaries, Sun Crops Limited and Sun Giant Limited, for a Rice and Cotton Cultivation and Processing Project in Yewa North/Imeko-Afon Federal Constituency.
The project, is set to commence in February 2025 with a pilot scheme on 50,000 hectares of land.
The project’s scope will expand further as it progresses, with Cotton Cultivation in Imeko-Afon Local Government area scheduled to begin later in the year.
According to GNI, the project aligns with the vision of Governor Dapo Abiodun for investment and agricultural advancement in Ogun State.
Liu Fei, Deputy General Manager of the Lee Group, commended the Ogun State government for creating an investment-friendly environment.
He assured stakeholders that the project would drive significant development, generate employment opportunities, and reinforce the state’s agricultural framework.
Dr. Umar Moh’d Majia commended Isiaka for his efforts in the actualization of the project.
The delegation previously held a sensitization meeting in August with Oba Alani Adegboyega, the Oniggua of Eggua, during which they toured the land earmarked for the Rice Cultivation and reaffirmed their commitment to completing the project.
