Governor of Ekiti State, Abiodun Oyebanji, has said that the collaboration between Promasidor Nigeria and the state has resulted in economic growth.
He described the Ikun Dairy Farm as a key success story of public-private collaboration.
During a courtesy visit to Promasidor’s Lagos head office and factory, Oyebanji made this remark as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen their partnership and explore new opportunities for industrial expansion, job creation, and sustainable development.
Speaking, the Governor reaffirmed the strategic importance of Promasidor in the state’s economic transformation.
“We see Ikun Dairy Farm as our baby, and Promasidor Nigeria as a strategic partner in our quest for economic growth and shared prosperity. The success of this initiative brings us great joy, and our traditional leaders, including the Onikun of Ikun-Amure, Oba Olatunde David Olusola, have attested to its significant economic impact.
“We are particularly excited about the job creation, industrial growth, and agricultural advancements it has fostered. Moving forward, we look to deepen our collaboration with Promasidor to expand these gains,” he stated.
Oyebanji further emphasised his administration’s commitment to creating a more conducive business environment for Promasidor’s expansion in Ekiti State.
He assured the company of government support in reducing production costs, revealing that discussions had been held with the Kwara State Governor regarding a potential extension of the initiative to the neighbouring state.
He also noted that President Bola Tinubu has shown keen interest in agricultural development in Ekiti State and that the matter is currently before the Presidency, saying that, “this growing partnership represents a crucial step in Nigeria’s industrialization efforts, strengthening local production, economic development, and public-private collaboration.”
The managing director of Promasidor Nigeria, François Gillet, expressed gratitude for the state government’s unwavering support.
“We are proud of the success we have achieved with our farm in Ekiti and the positive transformation it has brought to the local community,” he said.
The governor’s visit follows the remarkable achievements of the 500-hectare farm in Ekiti, which has become a model for sustainable agriculture, job creation, and local resource integration in food production.
The governor also commended Promasidor’s role in boosting Nigeria’s economy, particularly its efforts in empowering local farmers and manufacturers in Ekiti State.
The enhanced partnership between Promasidor Nigeria and the Ekiti State government will focus on expanding industrial and agricultural production in the state, increasing job creation and skills development for Ekiti residents, enhancing food security through sustainable agricultural initiatives, leveraging Promasidor’s expertise in food production and technology.
