Oyo, Odu’a collaborate on locally produced foods 

Oyo state Commissioner for Trade, Industry, Investment, and Cooperatives, Mr Adeniyi Adebisi has disclosed that the state is to collaborate with the Odu’a Cooperative Conglomerate Limited to tackle challenges faced in locally produced foods in the state.

Mr Adebisi, who said this during a visit to Odu’a Cooperative Conglomerate Limited, Ilesa, Osun state at the weekend, noted that the collaboration is also expected to encourage efforts to unlock the food value chain for effective transformation.

According to the commissioner, in doing this, the government will address issues of irregularities in the exportation of food, and other important issues.

Mr Adebisi stressed that his visit was aimed at evaluating the factory’s operations, exploring exportation opportunities, and assessing the cooperative’s registration status, scope of operation, and product quality.

“The Oyo state government is committed to promoting agricultural development, food processing, and economic growth in the region. 

 “We believe that the Odu’a Cooperative Conglomerate Limited has the potential to play a significant role in achieving this goal,” he said. 

The commissioner maintained that there was the need for the cooperative to synergise with the Nigeria Export Promotion Council to promote locally produced foods for international consumption.

Acting General Manager of Odu’a Cooperative Conglomerate Limited, Mr. Kayode Oloruntobi, said the cooperative is willing to collaborate with the Oyo state government to boost exportation of locally produced foods.