Olam Agri in Nigeria’s Integrated Feed & Protein Business has organised a two-day Agri-Extension Capacity Building Workshop in partnership with the Kwara State Ministry of Agriculture with the goal of empowering agricultural extension officers and agents in Kwara State. The dates of this important endeavour were July 15 and 16, 2024, in Ilorin.
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This workshop was a big step towards the overall growth of Kwara State’s agricultural sector since it gave extension agents a forum to acquire the practical information and skills they need to serve farmers. High-ranking state government representatives, including Afolabi Temple, the press secretary for the ministry of agriculture, Mrs. Funke Sokoya, permanent secretary of the ministry of agriculture, and Commissioner for Agriculture Oloruntoyosi Thomas, among others, supported the workshop. 118 extension officers in all received training.
The importance of this empowerment was emphasised by Mr. Seyi Adesomi, Vice President of Manufacturing & Technical Services at Olam Agri, who said, “This workshop equips extension agents with the necessary skills to train farmers on essential practices like farm mechanisation, post-harvest loss reduction, and sustainable agriculture.” He pointed out that Olam Agri’s dedication to fostering the expansion of this vital crop in Nigeria is consistent with the emphasis on soybean production.
The Kwara State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mrs. Oloruntoyosi Thomas, reaffirmed the state government’s steadfast dedication to guaranteeing food security and encouraging sustainable practices. “We are dedicated to assisting our agricultural extension agents, who play a crucial role in enabling our farmers,” the speaker declared. They will leave this course with the skills and information needed to perform efficient extension services, especially with regard to soybean production.
Olam Agri plans to commission a new soybean crushing facility in Kwara State in the upcoming months in addition to these initiatives. This facility will demonstrate Olam Agri’s dedication to promoting agricultural development and economic prosperity in the area by significantly increasing the local capacity for processing soybeans, generating employment, and strengthening the agricultural value chain in Kwara State.
