Ooni of Ife hails Agbeyewa Farms, Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort as models for economic growth
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, has commended the management of Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort and Agbeyewa Farms for their outstanding contributions to the economic development of Ekiti State.
During a two-day visit to the resort and farm, the Ooni praised the management of Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort for creating a world-class hospitality haven, describing it as the best he has seen globally.
Ooni was particularly impressed by the resort’s exceptional facilities, including its newly built exquisite presidential villa, beautiful landscapes, lush green vegetation, and well-manicured gardens.
At Agbeyewa Farms, Ooni was highly impressed by the vast expanse of cassava farms in Ipao, Gede, and Iyemero. He also took the time to visit the proposed site for the Agbeyewa processing plants in Itapaji, where he offered prayers and blessings.
Ooni specifically praised the Chairman of Cavista Holdings Limited, Mr. John Olajide, and his brother, Niran Olajide, for their huge investment covering agriculture and hospitality in Ekiti. He thanked them for their vision to provide job opportunities for the youth and prosperity for rural communities. Ooni also expressed gratitude to the Ekiti State Government for partnering to revolutionize agriculture and cassava cultivation in the state.
Prominent monarchs that accompanied Ooni on the tour of Agbeyewa farms, include HRM Oba Kareem Azeez Adebanjo, Olu of Itapaji; HRM Oba Williams Oluseyi Ehinmodupin, Obanla of Ipao Ekiti; and Oba Sir Olufemi Aribisala, Alaaye of Oke Ayedun, were also in attendance during the visit.
The Ooni’s visit underscores the potential of Agbeyewa Farms and Ikogosi Warm Spring Resort to drive economic growth and development in Ekiti State.
