The Ondo State Governor, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, has commended the JB Farms’ for investing in 10,000 hectares oil palm plantation in Ondo State.
He hinted that the revitalisation of Okitipupa Oil Palm that was established by late Chief Obafemi Awolowo, is encumbered by some challenges and urged parties concerned to cooperate with the government. “As of today, we have given about 70,000 hectares to investors; about five or six of them. We also recognise that the tree crops value chain is the one of the foremost areas where we have comparative advantage. We are committed to improving and multiplying the production of three crops such as cocoa, oil palm, cashew, rubber and coffee. These strategies are also to improve the means of livelihood of the people of Ondo State.
“And, I prepared all my speech and I sat in front of him and I gave the best of speech I have ever given in my life, and when I finished all my story, he said ‘there is something wrong with your presentation,’ my heart sank and he said, ‘you are the one who wants to come and invest in my state, I should be the one begging you and not you begging me.’”