ICCIMA Partners DGIF To Hold 3-Day Training On Goats, Sheep Farming For Farmers In Ibolo Land


In a bid to enhance the skills of local goat and sheep farmers, the Ibolo Chamber of Commerce Industry Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA) and Development Governance International Foundation (DGIF) have commenced 3-day goats and sheep farming training for Farmers in Ibolo Land.

The three day training in conjunction with Livestock 247 and Obelawo Centre for Education, Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development commenced on Tuesday 23rd of January, 2024 to promote modern goats and sheep farming, empower farmers with the latest techniques and advancements in goats and sheep husbandry, to enhance agricultural sector and ensure sustainable practices in the community.

While declaring the program open, the Kwara State Commissioner for Agriculture, Hon. Omotoyosi Thomas commended ICCIMA, DGIF and other stakeholders for the initiative, she described the training as a catalyst for positive change in the local agricultural landscape.



The commissioner stated further that the program is one that will lead to food security, address unemployment and hasten sustainability at the grassroots. While urging the participants to take advantage of the programme, she assured the Ibolo communities of Kwara State Government’s support on livestock farming through different grants and intervention.

According to her, “Kwara State Government has a lot of programme for the communities and always ready to work with local government. The government wants to see the structure and am very happy about what is taking place today, it shows that Ibolo is ready and we should not be surprised if they are the first beneficiary of Livestock intervention of the State Government because they have taken the lead role”

Speaking further, the Honorable commissioner emphasised that the ministry of Agriculture in the state admires practical intervention and the Government led by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazak is interested in result oriented activities. She however urged the farmers to make good use of the training and admonished various Local Government areas in Kwara State to replicate the initiative.

Earlier, ICCIMA President, Mr. Paul Olagunju represented by the Chairman Implementation Committee, Chief Ganiyu in his welcome address noted the importance of goats and sheep farming as a sustainable and profitable agricultural venture that can contribute significantly to the country’s economy. He cited countries like China , India and Pakistan who have all excelled in the business.



He emphasised that Goats and Sheep farming sector play a multifaceted role in economic development that encompassed livelihood support, food security, employment generation and contributions to both domestic and international trade.

Also speaking, the Executive Director, Development Governance International Foundation, Dr. Gafar Alawode, advocated for more support from the farmers to enable participants to transform the knowledge gained into practice. He therefore urged the participants to pay attention to every segment of the programme for their own benefit and productivity.



Representing Bank of Agriculture, Mr. Dele Aderibigbe urged farmers to see BOA as partner in progress that is always ready to attend to farmers when necessary. While reiterating the commitment of the BOA towards developing livestock farming, he urged participants to visit Bank of Agriculture for assistance.



Present at the training are, Olofa of Offa, represented by Chief Asalofa of Offa, High Chief Isiak Shittu, Onijagbo of Ijagbo represented by the Olora of Ijagbo, High Chief Mudashiru Lawal,
Kwara State Director, Livestock Productivity and Resilience Support Project L- PRES, Mr. Olusoji Oyawoye, General Manager, Stockcorp Microfinance Bank, Mrs Folashade Lawal, MD Ibolo Microfinance Bank among others