Speaking at the launch of the AgricConnect Mini Programme in Abeokuta, a digital agriculture platform, the Governor revealed that the cotton plant will process up to 1,000 tonnes of cotton daily—translating into a garment production capacity of approximately four million pieces per day. Once operational, it is projected to create about 250,000 direct and indirect jobs. President Tinubu is expected to officially break ground at the site within the next two months.

The event also marked the rollout of the AgricConnect initiative, a joint effort by the Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Ogun State Government, and telecom partners. The programme is designed to support farmers with mobile-based tools for agricultural intelligence, helping them make data-driven decisions.

Governor Abiodun noted that 1,000 farmers will benefit initially under the state’s Farmer’s Information Management System, which links participants to weather data, crop guidance, and market access through a unified digital platform.

He further highlighted that Ogun State recently recorded one of the lowest month-on-month increases in food inflation nationwide, citing data from the National Bureau of Statistics. This, he said, reflects the broader economic reforms championed by President Tinubu.

In his remarks, Communications Minister Dr. Bosun Tijani emphasized the federal government’s push for food security through modern agriculture, stating that innovation—not just land or labor—will be the driving force behind increased productivity. He added that the Southwest region holds significant potential to lead the country in agricultural output.

State Commissioner for Agriculture, Bolu Owootomo, echoed these views, describing AgricConnect as a key step toward transforming farmers into digitally equipped agripreneurs who can thrive in today’s evolving food economy.

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He made this statement while launching the harvest of 80 hectares of cassava farmland at Ifonyintedo in Ipokia Local Government Area. Abiodun was represented by the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Security, Bolu Owotomo.

This initiative is part of the Ogun State Economic Transformation Project, which aims to improve agricultural productivity and enhance farmers’ livelihoods. The program is designed to boost food security and provide economic empowerment to farmers.

The state government provided significant support to the 80 farmers involved in the cassava project. The farmers received a 65% subsidy on land clearing and 50% discounts on cassava stems, herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers. Each farmer is expected to earn at least N2.4 million from their harvest.

Access to markets has been a challenge for farmers. However, the state government addressed this by connecting the farmers to reliable buyers who will purchase their produce right after harvest. This ensures that farmers won’t face post-harvest losses.

Governor Abiodun emphasized the importance of transforming the agricultural sector and urged more farmers to take part in future programs. He stressed that collaboration is key to achieving food sufficiency in Ogun State.

Mr. Abiodun Yusuph, speaking on behalf of the beneficiaries, expressed gratitude for the support. He shared that the government had covered 65% of the cost for the first and second ploughing, and subsidized 50% of the cost of fertilizers and other farming inputs, which made farming easier.

Dr. Ope Adejuwon, the representative of the agricultural sector project manager, clarified that the empowerment program targets only active farmers. “This initiative is for genuine farmers who are actively engaged in farming,” he said.

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