The Edo State Governor, Senator Monday Okpebholo, has reaffirmed that his administration is determined to deliver practical and result-driven governance by transforming the state’s economy through large-scale agricultural development.
Okpebholo Showcases Results-Oriented Governance
Speaking during an inspection tour of the State-owned Udomi Farm in Edo Central Senatorial District, Governor Okpebholo emphasized that his government is focused on action rather than empty promises.
“This is a practical farm by my administration that delivers on practical governance. That is what you are seeing here. We do not just talk; we do it for you to see,” the Governor said, underscoring his results-oriented approach to leadership.
Driving Food Security and Job Creation in Edo State
Governor Okpebholo commended the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security for the progress made and reaffirmed his administration’s focus on achieving food security, job creation, and economic diversification through large-scale agriculture.
He emphasized that projects like the Udomi Farm represent a clear departure from promises on paper to results that can be seen and measured, underscoring his government’s commitment to empower local farmers and support agro-industrial development across Edo State.
Udomi Farm Achieves Impressive Maize Yield
Earlier, the Director of Agricultural Services in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, Ogunbo Osarobo David, who conducted the Governor and his team round the farm, disclosed that the maize cultivated at the site had reached the harvesting stage. According to him, the farm is currently recording between six to seven tons of maize per hectare across 400 hectares, with the Prime Flour Mill at Ewu serving as the major off-taker.
Okpebholo Inspects Benin Flyover Project Progress
Earlier in the day, Governor Okpebholo had inspected ongoing construction work at the Benin Flyover, Ramat Park, Benin City, to ascertain the level of progress before proceeding to the Udomi Farm.
Commitment to a Diversified, Self-Sustaining Economy
With initiatives like the Udomi Farm, Governor Okpebholo’s administration is charting a new course for Edo State, one built on agricultural transformation, economic diversification, and practical governance.
His proactive approach is not only reviving Edo’s agricultural sector but also creating pathways for inclusive economic growth that benefits every citizen.
