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Hosa Okunbor Sets Up N150 Billion Farm

Hosa OkunborCaptain Hosa Okunbor has set up a N150 billion farm in Odighi, Ovia North East Local Government Area, Edo State. The businessman who is the chairman of Wells Sam Carlos Farm told Governor Oshiomhole that the farm is expected to create 25,000 direct jobs and 60,000 indirect jobs. He disclosed that the farm will produce livestock, pineapple, banana and many other crops and an international airport will be built in the area for easy export of the farm produce.

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“I have started already with a 20 hectares green house at the bypass. The green house, some of the facilities are arriving this week and, before the end of October, we will be producing about 600 tones from the green house of vegetable every month for both local or export market. The 9,000 hectares of land was acquired in 2006, because it is my dream project. I am partnering with investors to realise this dream.”

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