Ogun farmers set to grow revenue as Amosun okays cargo-bound rail line network

Farmers in Ogun State, under the auspices of All Farmers’ Association of Nigeria (AFAN), have expressed desire to increase investment in agricultural production in both food and cash crops as Governor Ibikunle Amosun proposes a public-private partnership agreement (PPP) on cargo-bound rail line network construction at the commencement of his second term.

With the state government’s proposal on cargo-bound rail line network, especially at the rural areas across the state, farmers are confident of more profits on the capital invested in agricultural production as major bottlenecks, including little or non-accessibility to markets, little or no bargaining power, among other economic factors, would be removed.

It would be recalled that Governor Amosun had during his meeting with the management of China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) led by its chairman, Cao Boagang, in Abeokuta, sought the partnership of private companies on construction of light rail network for the movement of agricultural produce from farmlands to markets in and out the state.

“We are introducing light rail that will aid mass movement of goods without putting pressure on the roads we have constructed. We will be more than willing to partner with any organisation in achieving our light rail, Olokola Free Trade Zone, airport, city centers, among other projects.

“These companies are also expected to help us in capacity building by introducing our people to modern techniques and tools.