The Osun State Governor, Gboyega
Oyetola has unveiled wave city, the biggest greenhouse facility of its
kind in the country, an agricultural real estate facility by Farmkonnect
Nigeria.
The
governor today unveiled the outstanding agribusiness facility at the
project site located at Wasimi local government of Osun state.
The
state governor who was represented by the state commissioner for
agriculture, Mr. Adedayo Adewole lauded farmkonnect for bringing the
agribusiness initiative to the state of Osun, confirming that the
greenhouse facilities is one of its kind.
He
said that the state is happy to have supported farmkonnect in making
this a reality, adding that the establishment of the facility which is a
confirmation to the governor promise to support and expand agriculture
in the state, will help contribute immensely to the growth of the
state’s economy, gainfully provide employment to the youths and also
increase food security in Osun and other states within the southwest
region and even beyond.
The
founder, who doubles as a chief marketing officer of Farm konnect,
retired naval commander, Azeez Oluwole explained that wave City is a
network of Controlled Farming Agricultural facilities for the production
of quality vegetables first for the local market and by extension the
international market.
He
said wave city which is Situated on a 5Million Square Meters farmland
in Wasimi Area of Ayedire Local Government of Osun State, With over One
Million Square Meters of greenhouses and net- houses which will run on
pure hydroponic systems and other soil or soil-less farming
technologies.
He
disclosed that facility is planned to produce over 120,000 metric
tonnes of fruits and leafy vegetables per annum, adding that the pivot
product will not be limited tomatoes, chilies, peppers, garden eggs,
cucumbers, lettuce., adding close to two thousand employment
opportunities will also be provided when it becomes fully operational.
he
said agriculture in recent time have gone pass the way it was practiced
in the past, as prospective farmers can now have more yield and even
earn huge with the use of smart technology, reiterating that wave city
an Agricultural Real Estate will give prospective investors the level
playing ground to collaborate towards large scale commercial
agriculture, which would otherwise have been impossible for each of the
individuals alone.
However,
Mr. Azeez appreciated the present administration in the state of Osun
led by Governor Gboyega Oyetola for his style of leadership and the
massive support given to farmkonnect Nigeria in making Wave city a
reality.
In
the same vein, he extended his gratitude to the state commissioner for
agriculture, Mr. Adedayo Adewole for his open-door policy and his
encouragement so far.
Also
in attendance is Commissioner for youths and sports Hon Yemi Lawal
appreciate farmkonnect for bringing this laudable project to Osun state
which will create over 1000 jobs for the indigenes of the state.
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