The federal government has praised Olam Agri in Nigeria for its significant investment in boosting agricultural output and growth in the country.
Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Sen. Abubakar Kyari, CON, commended the company during his inspection of their integrated Rice Farm and mill in Nasarawa state on March 28, 2024.
This visit followed a recent courtesy call on the minister and the Vice President by Olam Agri’s top management, where the company expressed interest in expanding its partnership with the federal government to enhance agricultural productivity further.
The Minister, who visited the Olam Agri Rice Farm in the company of Nasarawa State deputy governor Dr. Emmanuel Akabe and a team of technical experts, used the occasion to flag off Olam Agri’s dry season rice harvest.
He commented on his satisfaction with the business’ innovative approach to raising agricultural productivity. Additionally, the Minister commended Olam Agri’s commitment to corporate social responsibility, citing their engagement with over 35,000 out-growers, investment in scholarships for youths, provision of learning infrastructure, hiring of qualified teachers to deliver academic excellence across the communities, and their paid flood response and support for at least 3,523 residents from 10 different communities.