Ogun State House of Assembly has passed a resolution calling for the immediate revitalization of Apoje Farms in Ijebu-Igbo; just as the Assembly has invited some key government officials within the agricultural and forestry sectors over the management of farm settlements and government-owned plantations and forest reserves across the State.

The resolution followed a debate on a motion moved by the sponsor and member representing Ijebu North I State Constituency, Hon. Rasheed Kashamu, titled: “Need for the Revamp of Apoje Farms and Comprehensive Review of Farm Settlements Management in Ogun State", seconded by Hon. Olakunle Sobukanla, and supported by the whole House through a voice vote.

Opening debate on the motion leading to the passage of the resolution, Hon. Kashamu highlighted the historic significance and economic potentials of Apoje Farms, describing it as 'a once-thriving hub for oil palm, citrus, and other agricultural produce'. 

He noted that the immediate rehabilitation of the farm would support the State agricultural development strategies, enhance food production and boost internally generated revenue; urging the Assembly to call on relevant authorities to prioritize infrastructure upgrades, modern farming systems, and strategic partnerships needed to restore full commercial operations at the farm settlement. 

The lawmaker also proposed integrating Apoje Farms into the State’s Agricultural Master Plan, expanding its scope to include livestock production, aquaculture, processing hubs, and agro-tourism, with a sustainable management framework to ensure accountability and increased productivity.

Supporting the motion, other lawmakers including the former Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olakunle Oluomo, Minority Leader, Lukman Adeleye, as well as Honourables Oluseun Adesanya, Babatunde Tella, Haruna Egungbohun, Damilare Bello and Adegoke Adeyanju, stressed the need to revive the Farm settlement and other agricultural settlements across the State; noting that agriculture had been a major revenue source before the oil boom.

The lawmakers emphasized that the revitalizing of the farm settlements was critical to addressing food scarcity and stabilizing the economy; requesting a thorough review and overhaul of all government-owned agricultural estates and facilities to ensure transparency and efficiency.

They called for measures to halt increased encroachment by real estate developers that were converting government-acquired farm lands into residential estates.

The motion for the adoption of the resolution was later moved by Hon. Kashamu and seconded by Hon. Adegoke Adeyanju; while the Majority Leader Yusuf Sherrif moved the motion converting the debate into house resolution, seconded by the Minority Leader, Hon. Adeleye and supported by the entire House.

Also, the Assembly directed the State Commissioner for Agriculture, Bolu Owootomo and his Forestry counterpart, Engr. Taiwo Oludotun alongside the General Manager of the Agricultural Development Corporation to appear before it on Tuesday, 25th November, 2025.