Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting genuine farmers and private investors with infrastructure, improved electricity supply and other incentives aimed at diversifying the state’s economy and creating jobs.
Oborevwori made the commitment during an inspection tour of Tatcha Farms in Okuloho, Okpe Local Government Area, as well as Amity Global Farms and Manroy Livestock Farms in Ohorhe 1, Uvwie Local Government Area.
The governor said government support for businesses would not necessarily involve direct financial assistance, but would focus on providing the infrastructure and enabling environment required for enterprises to expand and remain productive.
He said the state’s recent Economic and Investment Summit was organised to showcase Delta’s investment opportunities, particularly in agriculture, and attract both local and international investors.
According to him, the state’s economic team has been directed to inspect farms and businesses across Delta to identify their challenges and assess opportunities for expansion.
Oborevwori disclosed that a 33kV electricity project had been awarded to improve power supply to farms and businesses in the affected areas.
He also said ongoing road projects would improve access to farming communities and markets, while promising to construct an access road linking the Warri-Sapele Expressway to the community where Amity Global Farms is located.
The governor said agricultural support programmes would also target small-scale farmers, stressing that priority would be given to genuine farmers.
He warned beneficiaries against reselling fertiliser and other agricultural inputs provided by government.
Oborevwori also encouraged civil servants and other residents to take up farming, saying increased agricultural production would create employment, improve food security and contribute to reducing crime.
The Chief Executive Officer of Tatcha Farms Limited, Olorogun Alfred Mrakpor, thanked the governor for visiting the farm, saying the inspection provided an opportunity to highlight its contribution to food production, employment and agricultural development.
At Amity Global Farms, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Idama Amurun, said the company was exploring partnerships with Brazilian investors and the Delta State Government to expand cassava production and establish processing facilities.
Amurun said cassava could be processed into industrial starch, ethanol and other products, with the potential to generate substantial employment.
He disclosed that the farm currently employs more than 300 workers and produces crops including pepper and cucumber.
However, he identified inadequate financing, delays in the supply of day-old chicks, insufficient facilities and accommodation, as well as limited access to land, as some of the challenges affecting the company’s expansion.
The governor’s inspection underscores the administration’s focus on using infrastructure and private-sector partnerships to strengthen agriculture, attract investment and expand employment opportunities across Delta State.