Gov Okpebholo Unveils 3,000 Hectares for Farming in Edo

The Edo State Government has launched a large-scale farming initiative, starting with the cultivation of 3,000 hectares across the state’s three senatorial districts. Governor Monday Okpebholo kicked off the project with the clearing of 60 hectares in Iguoriakhi, Ovia South West LGA, as part of efforts to boost food production.

Okpebholo emphasized that the initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for food security. He affirmed plans to replicate similar farm settlements in Edo Central and Edo North.

Dr. Osagie Peter, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, revealed that about 250 farm heads will benefit from the first phase. The Iguoriakhi Farm Settlement, originally established in 1962 with 2,350 hectares, already hosts permanent crops like oil palm and rubber.