Oluomo
The former Speaker of Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo and a host of other lawmakers have given their supports to a resolution enjoining the State Government to give special attention to farm settlements scattered around the state with a view to restore their historic significance and economic potentials.
The lawmakers especially insisted on the integration of Apoje Farms into the State’s Agricultural Master Plan, expanding its scope to include livestock production, aquaculture, processing hubs and agro-tourism, with a sustainable management framework to ensure accountability and increased productivity.
The resolution followed a debate on a motion moved by the sponsor and member representing Ijebu North I State Constituency, Hon. Rasheed Kashamu, titled: “Need for the Revamp of Apoje Farms and Comprehensive Review of Farm Settlements Management in Ogun State”, seconded by Hon. Olakunle Sobukanla, and supported by the whole House through a voice vote.
Opening debate on the motion leading to the passage of the resolution, Hon. Kashamu highlighted the historic significance and economic potentials of Apoje Farms, describing it as ‘a once-thriving hub for oil palm, citrus and other agricultural produce, ‘he said.
He noted that the immediate rehabilitation of the farm would support the State agricultural development strategies, enhance food production and boost internally generated revenue; urging the Assembly to call on relevant authorities to prioritise infrastructure upgrades, modern farming systems and strategic partnerships needed to restore full commercial operations at the farm settlement.
Supporting the motion, other lawmakers included the Minority Leader, Lukman Adeleye, as well as Honourables Oluseun Adesanya, Babatunde Tella, Haruna Egungbohun, Damilare Bello and Adegoke Adeyanju, who noted that agriculture had been a major revenue source before the oil boom.
The lawmakers emphasised that revitalisation of the farm settlements was critical to addressing food scarcity and stabilising the economy; requesting a thorough review and overhaul of all government-owned agricultural estates and facilities to ensure transparency and efficiency.
They called for measures to halt increased encroachment by real estate developers that were converting government-acquired farm lands into residential estates.
The motion for the adoption of the resolution was later moved by Hon. Kashamu and seconded by Hon. Adegoke Adeyanju; while the Majority Leader Yusuf Sherrif moved the motion converting the debate into house resolution, seconded by the Minority Leader, Hon. Adeleye and supported by the entire House.
Also, the Assembly directed the State Commissioner for Agriculture, Bolu Owootomo and his Forestry counterpart, Engr. Taiwo Oludotun alongside the General Manager of the Agricultural Development Corporation to appear before it on Tuesday, 25th November, 2025.
