Ogun State Governor Dapo Abiodun has unveiled plans to establish a world class cattle ranch through the Public Private Partnership arrangement.

Abiodun said his administration considered the opportunity the agricultural sector brings to the table very important, explaining that agriculture is one of the biggest pillars of the administration, which could help boost the state’s Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and reduce unemployment.


The governor spoke at the Oke-Mosan Governor’s Office, Abeokuta, the state capital, when he received a team from Irish Dairy Milk.

The team was in the state to discuss how best they could set up their manufacturing plant in Ogun.

He added that his administration was looking at livestock production/farming, saying he believed the proximity of Ogun State to other states could aid it to feed other states.

The governor said: “We are very excited by the opportunity that the agricultural sector presents. The agricultural sector is one of our biggest pillars. We see agriculture as one of our biggest pillars because through agriculture, we can employ our youths and we can guarantee food security; we can also generate revenue.

“At this point in time in this country, there is a lot of discuss on cattle rearing, cattle ranching. For us in Ogun State, besides the fact that we are looking at agriculture as a sector, we are looking at livestock as well, we believe that our proximity to other states gives us the advantage of being able to feed them as well via poultry.

“So, we are actually looking at how to set up our own ranches to be owned by the Public-Private Partnership (PPP).

“Noting will delight us in this state than to have our ranches, because even the cattle market that Lagos depends on is right here in our state and we’ve been discussing in the last one-week how to ensure that we actually have a proper ranch, properly organised ranch and an abattoir that will be world class.”

Chief Executive Officer, Irish Dairy Milk, Global Samir Boudjada noted that they decided to choose the state because of its strategic relevance and proximity to Lagos State.

“This is the ultimate state for us, the feedback is really positive and we are looking forward to being part of this private partnership and creating jobs in Nigeria.

“This is the gateway state close to Lagos and you know when you are sighting a factory, you need certain parameters. We need a seaport that we can send out our goods. So, Ogun State is strategically relevant to the business of these nature and we didn’t make a mistake, Ogun State has passed all tests,” he said.


https://thenationonlineng.net/ogun-to-set-up-cattle-ranch-soon-says-abiodun/amp/

Cattle ranching or RUGA should be a choice. And it should be controlled by the state government precisely.

I think ranches are private business myself, but government must facilitate and monitor.

Hope is not a soft method to bring in Fulani herdsmen into the state, politicians can do anything for their political selfish interest. Omo Ogun beware.

viyon02:
Hope is not a soft method to bring in Fulani herdsmen into the state, politicians can do anything for their political selfish interest. Omo Ogun beware.

Why do people have this notion that only Fulani can rear cattle?

People with sense would understand that ranching will actually remove cattle from Fulani. I'm certain a graduate in Cattleology can produce meat way more efficiently than any illiterate can and the meat would likely be healthier too!

budaatum:

Why do people have this notion that only Fulani can rear cattle?

People with sense would understand that ranching will actually remove cattle from Fulani. I'm certain a graduate in Cattleology can produce meat way more efficiently than any illiterate can and the meat would likely be healthier too!

our politicians can never be trusted, this is Nigeria where anything can happen my dear.

viyon02:
our politicians can never be trusted, this is Nigeria where anything can happen my dear.

Fools trust politicians, and if you wish to go there I'd bet this Ogun State ranch is a ploy to steal money than love for Fulani. All the same, ranch is a death knell to Fulani since they would no more be allowed to herd their cattle where it would eat what some farmer planted but would have to buy feed for their cattle.

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Brilliant!!!

The PEOPLE 1

Murderous herdsmen 0

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viyon02:
Hope is not a soft method to bring in Fulani herdsmen into the state, politicians can do anything for their political selfish interest. Omo Ogun beware.

Tell some Nigerians to go back and invest money in Agriculture and see the reaction.
We know Nigerians won't take it if some Fulani herdsmen that have been painted as horrors to roam their lands anyhow. Yet, they won't want to do what the Fulanis are doing. I stand corrected, that area of agriculture is still a very lucrative one at that.
This was the plan.... Scare them with dominance into surrendering their lands, sure they wont. Then introduce foreign investment to that particular agricultural bend. Wait a bit and see their own invest big in cattle ranching. We all know the answer aftermath. This is not to say Fulanis with money can't invest in your land, they have the money to buy that land, yet you need the money.

Well done Think-tanks.... Good Job.

Drabeey was Here

I think the government should set up community for ranches. Sell the spaces to farmers. Provide vet doctors at affordable prices, feeds, breed sellers,eat buyers and milk buyers.
My 1 cent

Such exciting news.
More job opportunities for people of Ogun state.

Na u sabi o. Better don't dine with d devil

Nice one from afonja ,

See them..

Hypo

This is a welcome development.

Watch your backs though. The killer herdsmen from Chad won't like this.

Do it now not later o

Un 2019 na cow me topic of discussion

Wait for Ipob to concoct another lie.

PMB and his fulani brothers have promised this one some mouth-watering benefits, if he allowed RUGA in another name. Ogun people, be smart!!!

Some envious Flat head must cry now even though is not from their side

I don't think people will support this...




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Good development.... Now we are beginning to have some sense. Its high time we start developing a business opportunity rather than politicising every opportunity thrown at us.

Being Lagos' next door neighbour is huge market advantage.

budaatum:

Why do people have this notion that only Fulani can rear cattle?

People with sense would understand that ranching will actually remove cattle from Fulani. I'm certain a graduate in Cattleology can produce meat way more efficiently than any illiterate can and the meat would likely be healthier too!

You expressed yourself as if you are not from Nigeria. Bro your Nigerian governments official can sell a black goat in form of a White goat to you o

budaatum:

Why do people have this notion that only Fulani can rear cattle?

People with sense would understand that ranching will actually remove cattle from Fulani. I'm certain a graduate in Cattleology can produce meat way more efficiently than any illiterate can and the meat would likely be healthier too!

Sense ki you dia... Idiot.

Daxxx:
I don't think people will support this...




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Can you tell us why you think people won’t support it?