Ogun to host Nigeria’s largest dairy, cattle ranches with 5,000 herds

Ogun State Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun, has announced plans to establish the largest dairy and cattle ranches in Nigeria in Ipokia and Yewa South Local Government Areas, with an initial capacity of 5,000 herds of cattle.

Speaking at the APC Strategic Stakeholders Meeting at the Cultural Centre, Kuto, Abeokuta, Abiodun said the projects are sited in Ogun State at the instance of President Bola Tinubu, with construction set to commence soon.

He described the initiative as part of broader efforts to boost food security, agricultural production, and value chain development.

“The biggest dairy and cattle ranches will soon be established in Yewa South and Ipokia Local Government Areas. This is at the instance of Mr. President. These farms will start with 5,000 herds of cattle, and work will begin very soon,” the governor said.

Abiodun commended Tinubu’s economic reforms, noting they have stabilised the foreign exchange market, eliminated multiple exchange-rate regimes, and boosted foreign reserves to approximately $45 billion.

He also praised the President’s consistent support for Ogun State, citing approvals for the Sagamu–Ijebu Ode Road reconstruction, funding for the Eba oil discovery, and resuscitation of OKLNG.

“Mr. President travels around the world, and whenever investors express interest in Nigeria, he tells them, ‘I think where you want to go is Ogun State,’” Abiodun added.

He said Tinubu’s leadership has rekindled hope among Nigerians and strengthened confidence in the APC-led government, stressing the need to secure a second term.

Abiodun highlighted his administration’s achievements over six years and eight months, including over 1,700 kilometres of roads constructed, more than 7,000 housing units delivered, and over 400 Primary Healthcare Centres upgraded.

He added that Ogun State is on the verge of becoming an oil-producing state.

Addressing party faithful, Abiodun urged unity ahead of the electioneering season, warning against acrimony and personal interests.

“As we approach the upcoming congresses, they must unite us, not divide us. A united APC is an unbeatable APC,” he said.

Party leaders at the meeting included former Governor Olusegun Osoba; Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele; Speaker Oludaisi Elemide; Senators Solomon Olamilekan Adeola and Shuaib Salisu; House of Representatives Chief Whip Hon. Ibrahim Isiaka; Ministers Bosun Tijani and Dr. Isiaka Salako; APC Chairman Chief Yemi Sanusi; and other stakeholders.

About The Author

Dele Fashomi

Dele Fashomi, seasoned journalist and communication teacher, is a holder of Master of Arts degree in Communication and Language Arts from the University of Ibadan in 1992/93.

Earlier, he had bagged a Bachelor degree from the same university in 1984, after which he proceeded to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism, Lagos, in 1990, for a postgraduate diploma in Journalism.

He had done many courses in communication, including the EU-BBC Editing Course in 2002.

Mr. Fashomi combines effectively the practice, research and teaching of communication. And to date, he has published two academic works in communication: Issues in Communication Technology and Policy (2010) and Economic and Social Issues in Advertising and PR (2013).

He had his first break in the Nigerian media in Concord Newspapers in 1990 and today, he has over two and half decades experience earned in several newspapers.

He has been part of many start-ups, such as The Republic (1987), The Comet (1999), The Anchor 2001 – 2002; Sun Newspapers (2003); Westerner newsmagazine (2005 – 2010) as Editor; National Life (2011) as Sunday Editor, and Newswatch Newspapers (2012- 2016) as Daily Editor.

Dele Fashomi is now the Publisher/Editor-in-Chief of Newstide247.com newspaper online, which he started in July 2015. He is also into biography writing, with many books in his trail, some of which he wrote alone and one he co- authored with his mentor, Mr Dare Babarinsa, entitled: Olabiyi Durojaiye – DARE TO BE DiFFERENT. He also guided and collaborated with Pa Olatunji Odusanya in writing his autobiography – AGAINST ALL ODDS. There are many other books in the works under his pen.

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