The President of Sierra Leone, H.E. Julius Maada Bio, and the Governor of Nigeria’s South western state, Oyo, Engr. Seyi Makinde, were at the AATF Cassava Mechanisation Facility in Fasola, near the state’s capital, Ibadan, to witness firsthand how technology is transforming the cassava value chain and improving rural livelihoods.
The visit provided AATF with an opportunity to showcase its state-of-the-art Cassava Processing Facility, which converts fresh cassava roots into high-quality cassava flour (HQCF). This demonstration underscored AATF’s commitment to leveraging innovative technologies to enhance productivity and create economic opportunities for smallholder farmers.
The delegation’s tour was part of a broader visit to the Fasola Agribusiness Hub, a flagship initiative of the Oyo State Government designed to foster a thriving agribusiness ecosystem.
The hub reflects Governor Makinde’s dedication to economic growth through agricultural transformation.During the visit, Mr. Samuel Ogunleye, Project Coordinator on Mechanization and Agro Processing at AATF, introduced the facility and highlighted AATF’s efforts in equipping local cassava farmers with best agronomic practices, farm mechanization services and training on diversified cassava utilization.Governor Makinde praised the initiative, emphasizing its role in strengthening food security, creating jobs, and fostering economic resilience.
President Bio also commended the partnership-driven approach, noting the significance of technology adoption in Africa’s agricultural advancement.
