The Executive Chairman of Owan West Local Government Council, Hon. Chief Aikpokpo Enahoro, has pledged stronger support for agricultural investment, private-sector partnerships and local employment following a strategic visit to Saturn Farm Limited at Ugbeturu, along the Sabo–Sobe Road in Edo State.
The visit, according to the council, was aimed at assessing the farm’s operations, identifying investment opportunities and exploring areas of collaboration that could translate into economic benefits for residents of Owan West.
Enahoro was accompanied by the Vice Chairman, Hon. Thomas Ale; Secretary to the Local Government, Hon. Angelina Aigbokhai; Head of Local Government Administration, Sunny Henry Unigbokhai; and other council officials and personnel.
During the engagement, the chairman reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to agricultural development, improved farming practices and strengthening the capacity of local farmers to increase productivity.
He specifically highlighted the importance of providing quality seedlings and supporting farmers with opportunities to improve their agricultural output, stressing that agriculture must become a stronger contributor to economic growth and livelihoods across the local government area.
The chairman also urged Saturn Farm Limited to prioritise employment opportunities for qualified graduates, skilled professionals and other capable indigenes of Owan West.
He emphasised that the host community should benefit meaningfully from the farm’s operations, particularly through job creation, skills development and broader economic opportunities.
On security, Enahoro assured the farm’s management of the local government’s support in maintaining a safe and conducive environment for its operations.
He noted that a secure business environment was essential to attracting investment, sustaining agricultural activities and building confidence among private-sector operators.
The engagement underscores the council administration’s stated intention to strengthen cooperation with private investors and position agriculture as an important driver of economic development in Owan West.
However, the long-term impact of the proposed collaboration will depend on concrete implementation, including measurable employment opportunities for local residents, practical support for farmers and sustained engagement between the council and the farm’s management.
For farming communities in Owan West, the key expectation is that partnerships of this nature will move beyond official visits and assurances to deliver tangible benefits in employment, agricultural productivity and improved livelihoods.
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