The Chairman of Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Akinwole Ayobami Akinleye, has commended the Executive Adviser to the Governor on Agribusiness and Director General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), Dr. Debo Akande, for his outstanding contributions to the development of agribusiness in Oyo State.
Speaking during the 5th phase of the NG-CARES farm input distribution to farmers in Akinyele Local Government, Hon. Akinleye described Dr. Akande as a visionary technocrat who has played a pivotal role in transforming the agricultural landscape of the state. He praised the DG for his dedication, leadership, and innovative approach to repositioning Oyo’s agribusiness sector for sustainable growth and food security.
Highlighting some of the landmark achievements facilitated under Dr. Akande’s leadership, the Chairman referenced the establishment of the Fasola Agribusiness Industrial Hub, the Eruwa Agribusiness Hub, the Youth Empowerment in Agribusiness Programme (YEAP), and the ongoing development of the Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone (SAPZ), whose groundbreaking ceremony was held on August 2, 2025, in Ijaiye, Akinyele Local Government.
Hon. Akinleye noted that the SAPZ project was a significant milestone not just for the local government but for the entire state. In recognition of Dr. Akande’s tireless efforts and far-reaching impact, he disclosed that traditional rulers in the local government have unanimously adopted Dr. Akande as a son of Akinyele. Plans, he revealed, are already in motion to confer on him a chieftaincy title as a mark of honour and appreciation for his contributions to the local economy and community development.
Responding, Dr. Debo Akande expressed gratitude to the Chairman and the traditional leaders of Akinyele Local Government for the kind gesture and recognition. He attributed the success of Oyo State’s agribusiness transformation to the leadership and vision of Governor Seyi Makinde.
Dr. Akande emphasized that the Governor has consistently prioritized agriculture as a key pillar of his administration’s economic agenda. According to him, the Governor began the journey by reviving moribund farm settlements across the state, followed by massive investments in rural road infrastructure to facilitate market access and improve agricultural productivity.
He described Governor Makinde’s leadership as visionary and said his own efforts are simply aligned with the broader vision set by the Governor. “His Excellency, Governor Seyi Makinde, made the work easier for us. He has shown strong commitment and given agriculture a central place in his developmental agenda. It is that vision that we are keying into, and it is producing results,” Dr. Akande said.
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