Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji, has presented cheques totalling N146m as compensation to 46 indigenes of Oke Ako Ekiti whose land was acquired for commercial agriculture.
Speaking at the cheque presentation event in Oke Ako, Ikole Local Government Area, on Saturday, Oyebanji expressed satisfaction with the commencement of the agribusiness project, despite initial delays caused by land acquisition challenges.
He commended the Oke Ako community, led by the Regent, Princess Tinuade Ogunbiyi, for their cooperation with his administration. The governor assured that the commercial agriculture initiative would lead to road rehabilitation, improved health facilities, and the establishment of cottage industries to boost the local economy.
Oyebanji also noted a significant reduction in kidnapping and other criminal activities in the area, as forests that once served as hideouts had been cleared and cultivated under the agribusiness scheme involving local youths.
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