The Ogun State House of Assembly has asked the government to urgently revive Apoje Farms in Ijebu-Igbo. The lawmakers also invited top officials from the agriculture and forestry ministries to explain how farm settlements, government plantations, and forest reserves across the State are being managed.
This decision followed a motion sponsored by Hon. Rasheed Kashamu, representing Ijebu North I. He said Apoje Farms used to be a major centre for producing oil palm, citrus, and other crops, but has now been abandoned.
Hon. Kashamu explained that bringing the farm back to life would boost agriculture, increase food production, and raise the State’s revenue. He urged the government to improve infrastructure, introduce modern farming techniques, and partner with private investors to restore full operations.
He also suggested adding livestock, fish farming, processing centres, and agro-tourism to make the farm more productive.
Other lawmakers, including former Speaker Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, Minority Leader Lukman Adeleye, and several others, supported the motion. They said agriculture was once a major revenue source for Ogun State before the oil boom and must be revived to tackle food shortage and strengthen the economy.
They also raised concerns about real estate developers encroaching on government farm lands and turning them into housing estates. The lawmakers called for a full review of all government-owned farms to ensure transparency and proper management.
The resolution was adopted by the entire House.
The Assembly has now summoned the Commissioner for Agriculture, Bolu Owootomo; the Commissioner for Forestry, Engr. Taiwo Oludotun; and the General Manager of the Agricultural Development Corporation to appear before lawmakers on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
