Firm Launches Corporate Farm Model For Food Security In Nigeria

Origin Automobile Works (OAW), a subsidiary of Origin Tech Group Nigeria, has launched its Corporate Farm Model Initiative, aiming to strengthen food security nationwide.

LEADERSHIP reports that the initiative, designed to unlock immense value across the agricultural system, empowers farmers and agripreneurs, and strengthens food security nationwide.

Delivering the opening address, the executive chairman of Origin Tech Group, Prince Samuel Joseph, outlined the bold vision behind the initiative, emphasising the urgent need to transform agriculture from a subsistence activity into a structured, value-driven, and commercially viable industry.

According to him, farmers must receive the full economic benefits of their labour while agriculture becomes a sustainable engine of national prosperity.

“Corporate farming is the pathway to unlocking the true potential of agriculture,” he said. Prince Samuel continued, “Our mission is simple but powerful, 100 per cent Agriculture, 100 per cent Value. Farmers must receive the full economic benefits of their labour while agriculture becomes a sustainable engine of national prosperity.”

According to him, the Corporate Farm model is designed to attract serious investors into agriculture, empower large-scale farmers, integrated with technology, mechanisation, financing, and market access into one robust ecosystem.

Providing an overview of the initiative, OAW’s chief executive officer, Leo Edwards, described the Corporate Farm model as an integrated agricultural framework that spans the entire value chain from production to market access.

Edward noted that the program incorporates end-to-end mechanisation, a robust equipment ecosystem, and strategic market segmentation to minimise risk while maximising productivity and profitability.

He further projected that within the next five years, the African Sahel region could emerge as one of the world’s major food markets, making investments in agriculture increasingly critical.

The initiative, however, received strong endorsement from the government of Lagos State.

In her goodwill message, the commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, commended Origin Tech Group for its visionary leadership and commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s food systems.

“Agriculture remains fundamental to human survival and economic development,” she stated. “Initiatives like Corporate Farm align with Lagos State’s commitment to building resilient food systems and expanding agricultural opportunities.” Her remarks also highlighted the state government’s ongoing investment in agricultural hubs and strategic partnerships to boost productivity and attract private-sector participation.

Also speaking, the president of the Maize Association of Nigeria, Mohammed Abubakar Annur, praised Origin Tech Group for its commitment to agricultural transformation, emphasising the critical role farmers’ play in ensuring national security.

“Without farmers, there is no security,” he noted, while also applauding Lagos State’s investment in agricultural infrastructure and development.