By Edeki Igafe
Warri(Delta), Aug. 22, 2026 (NAN) Gov. Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to support farmers and private investors through infrastructure and other incentives.
Oborevwori gave the assurance on Saturday during a visit to Tatcha Farms in Okuloho, and Amity Global Farms and Manroy Livestock Farms at Ohorhe 1, in Okpe and Uvwie Local Government Areas respectively.
Oborevwori said that government support for business owners would not necessarily be through direct funding, but by providing the infrastructure and enabling environment required for enterprises to thrive.
The governor said that the state’s recent Economic and Investment Summit was designed to showcase its investment opportunities, particularly in agriculture, and attract local and international investors.
According to him, the government’s economic team has been directed to inspect farms and businesses across the state to assess their challenges and expansion potential.
He said that a 33KV electricity line had been awarded, assuring that the project would improve power supply to farms and other businesses in the state.
“The ongoing road projects will improve access to farming communities and markets.
“We will construct an access road linking the Warri-Sapele Expressway to the community hosting Amity Global Farms to ease accessibility,” he said.
Oborevwori emphasised that government’s agricultural support would also benefit small-scale farmers, with priority given to genuine farmers.
He added that fertiliser and other inputs would be distributed to genuine farmers, and warned against resale and other sharp practices.
Oborevwori encouraged civil servants and residents to engage in farming, noting that agriculture could create jobs, improve food security and reduce crime in the society.
Responding, the Chief Executive Officer of Tatcha Farms Limited, Mr Alfred Mrakpor, thanked the governor for the visit.
He said that the visit was an opportunity to showcase the firm’s contributions to food security, job creation and agricultural development.
Also, Mr Idama Amurun, the Managing Director of Amity Global Farms, said that the firm was exploring partnerships with Brazilian investors and the state government to expand cassava production and establish processing industries.
Amurun said that cassava could be processed into industrial starch, ethanol and other products, thereby creating employment opportunities.
He said the farm has a staff strength of over 300 workers, with the cultivating crops including pepper and cucumber.
Amurun identified inadequate funds, delays in the supply of day old chicks, facilities, accommodation and access to land as the major challenges limiting the business expansion. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)
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Edited by Tayo Ikujuni
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