Osun community seeks help for palm oil production

The Alajue Community in Ede, Osun State, has called for a government-private support to enhance its capacity for production of palm oil for domestic and industrial use.

The Olu of Alajue, Oba Sulaimon Adebayo, said with right support, the community could produce quality palm oil for local consumption and export to other countries.

He stated this during an annual carnival to round up Eid celebrations which he organised for the residents of the community, according to a statement made available to Sunday News

Oba Adebayo, who said the major occupation of the majority of the residents is palm oil production, called for citing of a cottage industry that will add value to the commodity in the town.

He further disclosed that basic amenities that will enable the industry to have a smooth take off are already in place, and lauded the peaceful co-existence among the residents of the town.

The royal father said, “The residents of Alajue are deeply involved in farming and palm oil production, which can serve the whole of Osun State and other states if properly supported. Government and private investors should consider us for investment in large scale palm oil production,” he said.

“We have the capacity to produce quality palm oil for local consumption, industrial use and for export to other countries.  I want to call for government and private partnership to enhance our capacity to produce this commodity.

We are known across this state for the skills in quality palm oil production and we are ready to produce more, if we are supported. We are also calling for establishment of a cottage industry that will add value to our palm oil.

“We can feel government efforts, but we still need better school, hospitals, and an improved road network to enhance our development.”