Ogun-Osun River Basin provides over 400 solar-powered boreholes 16 tractors — MD

The Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority (OORBDA) has highlighted significant developmental projects and interventions undertaken over the last two years, underscoring the Federal Government's commitment to agricultural development, water supply, youth empowerment, and rural transformation. Deji Ashiru, the Managing Director and CEO, stated that his administration has focused on repositioning the authority as a catalyst for economic growth and sustainable development across the South-West region.

During his second year in office, Ashiru detailed the authority's milestones in water provision, agricultural mechanization, infrastructure development, renewable energy, and human capital development. "The last two years have been a remarkable testament to purposeful governance, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to national development," Ashiru said. "Our goal has been to reposition the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority as a vehicle for economic growth, agricultural prosperity, and rural transformation."

In water provision, OORBDA has installed over 400 solar-powered boreholes, providing access to clean water for thousands of residents. For agricultural mechanization, 16 tractors have been deployed, with an additional 60 procured to enhance food production. The authority has also cultivated over 5,000 hectares of farmland and expanded access to modern farming technologies to improve productivity and sustainability.

Further initiatives include the construction of over 100 modern greenhouse farms, with another 200 procured to support climate-smart agriculture. In irrigation and water management, 12 irrigation dams are under development, with four completed and eight ongoing. The authority has also installed sprinkler irrigation systems covering more than 50 hectares, constructed over 10 kilometers of access roads, and developed more than 25 kilometers of drainage infrastructure.

Youth and women empowerment remain a key priority, with over 200 youths graduating from empowerment programs designed to foster entrepreneurship and self-reliance.

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The last two years have been a remarkable testament to purposeful governance, visionary leadership, and unwavering commitment to national development. Our goal has been to reposition the Ogun-Osun River Basin Development Authority as a vehicle for economic growth, agricultural prosperity, and rural transformation.