Oyo State Government Extols Firm’s Investment in Poultry Production

Gilbert Ekugbe

The Oyo State Government has commended Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery Limited’s innovative investment in boosting poultry products in the country.

The Governor of Oyo State, Mr. Seyi Makinde, said the pragmatic approach adopted by the company in its quest to meet the growing demand for poultry products is in line with his administration’s move in advancing the state’s agricultural sector and making food available to Nigerians.

Makinde made the commendation recently when he visited Amo’s processing plants and farm in Awe, Oyo State.

He stated that the company’s empowerment and job creation initiatives for rural women through chicken poultry is unparalleled and has helped in improving their living standards.

On his part, the Executive Adviser to the Governor on Agribusiness, International Co-operation and Development, Dr. Debo Akande, said that the company’s investment in agriculture is massive and calls for effective partnership, considering Amo Farm’s significant contribution to the economy of Oyo State.

Responding to the governor’s commendations, the Group Managing Director of Amo Farm Sieberer Hatchery, Limited, Dr. Ayoola Oduntan, said that he was very elated about the governor’s visit because of his personality, charisma, intellect, the hard work he has brought into governance in Oyo State, and that the move was to explore avenues of collaboration between his company and the state.