So, as we flag off these stakeholders’ meetings, it is my hope that as usual you will come out and participate in the process. The beauty of democracy is that we can all be part of the transformation that we want.
During an election cycle, we heard people waxing lyrical about the oil boom, the 70’s when one Naira was equal to or greater than one Dollar and they promised to bring back that time and for nostalgia, we bought into it.
Historically, our women have been known to be very enterprising. They do not only farm but they also find markets for their produce.
Being the text of the State of the State Address by His Excellency Seyi Makinde, the Executive Governor of Oyo State, on the Second Anniversary
Our administration remains determined to better the lives of the people of Oyo State. And one of the ways we are doing this is through the resuscitation of moribund industries.
We are the Federal Republic of Nigeria. But our federalism exists in name only. Students of political history will tell you that what we have been practising is, in fact, a unitary system of government – where more powers are concentrated in the central government. Another thing that our political theorists will tell you is that by nature, a unitary system of government is better suited for small countries.
Oyo State has the arable land size and the climatic conditions to support all types of agribusiness endeavours.
Through the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA) we are positioning Oyo State as the agribusiness industrial hub in Nigeria.
So, now you have your market back. It is beautiful. But you have to promise one thing.
As we drive down this road, I am sure you will see the economic impact it has had with the springing up of farm estates on both sides of the road.
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