Yenagoa, February 22, 2026 — In a major step toward agricultural transformation, the CEO of OVIEYA FARMS, Friday Jonah, alongside his management team, today paid a strategic visit to the Commissioner for
Agriculture,
Professor Beke T.Sese, to explore a partnership in large-scale rice production.
The high-level meeting focused on collaboration frameworks aimed at boosting rice cultivation, processing, and value-chain development across Bayelsa State. Both parties described the engagement as productive, with shared optimism that the partnership could reposition Bayelsa as a commercial rice hub in the Niger Delta and beyond.
Speaking during the discussions, the Commissioner reaffirmed the government’s readiness to partner with OVIEYA FARMS, emphasizing the administration’s commitment to agribusiness-led growth, food security, job creation, and sustainable rural development.
This proposed partnership signals a bold move to unlock Bayelsa’s agricultural potential, attract private-sector investment, and drive inclusive economic growth through modern rice production.
FrontNaija News will continue to track developments on this landmark initiative.
