In its determination to further increase its economic base, the Ogun state government is to establish a rice processing factory in Eggua, Yewa North Local Government Area of the state.
The factory, which is expected to commence operation in the first quarter of next year, will process and package large volume of rice that will serve industries and for local consumption, in the state, the South-West and beyond.

It is also hoped that the factory will also provide gainful employment to teeming Ogun State youths who are desirous of contributing their quota to the government’s mission to rebuild the state.

The Commissioner for Agriculture, Mrs. Ronke Sokefun, made this known while launching the planting of 20 hectares of Nerita 8” - New Rice for African 8 - the major material for the proposed rice processing factory at the State Plating Project in Eggua.

The commissioner, who said a total of 100 hectares would be planted and cultivated in all in partnership with local farmers and co-operatives, solicited support for government's effort at making the project a reality.

She however appealed to Fulani herdsmen in the area to stay away from the project site as the state government cannot afford to allow its resources and efforts go down the drain because of cattle grazing. 
        
Speaking at the project site, the Eleggua of Eggualand, Oba Adeleye Dosumu, commended the state government for its foresight and the decision to site the project in his domain. He assured the government of adequate security at the project site and also the support of his people to the various developmental programmes embarked upon by the state government.