The Ogun State House of Assembly has called for the urgent revitalization of Apoje Farms in Ijebu-Igbo, directing relevant government officials to prioritize its rehabilitation and integration into the State’s agricultural development plans.
The resolution followed a debate on a motion titled: “Need for the Revamp of Apoje Farms and Comprehensive Review of Farm Settlements Management in Ogun State,” moved by Hon. Rasheed Kashamu representing Ijebu North I State Constituency and seconded by Hon. Olakunle Sobukanla. The motion was supported by the entire House through a voice vote.
Speaking during the debate, Hon. Kashamu emphasized the historic and economic importance of the farm, describing it as “a once-thriving hub for oil palm, citrus, and other agricultural produce.”
He added, “Immediate rehabilitation of Apoje Farms will support our State agricultural development strategies, enhance food production, and boost internally generated revenue.”
He further proposed that Apoje Farms be integrated into Ogun State’s Agricultural Master Plan, expanding its scope to include livestock production, aquaculture, processing hubs, and agro-tourism, all under a sustainable management framework to ensure accountability and increased productivity.
Other lawmakers, including former Speaker Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, Minority Leader Lukman Adeleye, and Honourables Oluseun Adesanya, Babatunde Tella, Haruna Egungbohun, Damilare Bello, and Adegoke Adeyanju, supported the motion, stressing that “revitalizing the farm settlements is critical to addressing food scarcity and stabilizing the economy.”
They also called for a thorough review and overhaul of all government-owned agricultural estates to ensure transparency and efficiency, and urged measures to halt encroachment by real estate developers converting government-acquired farm lands into residential estates.
The Assembly subsequently converted the debate into a formal resolution, moved by Hon. Kashamu, seconded by Hon. Adegoke Adeyanju, and backed by the Majority Leader Yusuf Sherrif and Minority Leader Hon. Adeleye.
In line with the resolution, the Assembly directed the State Commissioner for Agriculture, Bolu Owootomo, his Forestry counterpart Engr. Taiwo Oludotun, and the General Manager of the Agricultural Development Corporation to appear before it on Tuesday, 25th November 2025, to provide insights on the management and rehabilitation of Apoje Farms and other government-owned farm settlements.
