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<p>The Plateau State<br />
Government has partnered with Continental Oil Palm and Agric Services Consortium to lead the establishment of a 4000-hectare oil palm plantation in the state.</p>
<p>The Commissioner of Agriculture, Hon. Bugama Samson Ishaku, represented by Hon. Ishaku Samalia Jilemsam, the Program Manager of the Plateau Agricultural Development Programme, highlighted the long-term benefits of oil palm production, stating that these trees can thrive for more than 50 years, providing sustainable advantages for decades.</p>
<p>&#8220;In oil palm production, when you plant these trees, they can survive for more than 50 years. So it&#8217;s an investment of 2-3 years of effort that yields benefits for over 40 years,&#8221; he explained.</p><div class="47povqyD" style="clear:both;float:left;width:100%;margin:0 0 20px 0;"><script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>

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<p>Hon. Samalia emphasized the environmental advantages, noting that cultivating these crops contributes to carbon sequestration and aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aimed at addressing climate change<br />
&#8220;We are contributing to carbon credits in the environment because these plants sequester carbon. Therefore, we are also meeting SDG targets with this initiative.</p>
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<p>The government&#8217;s approach involves thorough sensitization to generate interest from farmers before providing seedlings,&#8221; stated Hon. Samalia.<br />
He also stressed the importance of securing markets for the produced goods to ensure economic viability and eliminate concerns regarding market availability</p>
<p>&#8220;Our priority is to secure the market, then establish an integration for every commodity we promote. We will ensure there is already a market, including for palm oil,&#8221; he added.</p>
<p>He also disclosed that Governor Caleb Mutfwang has unveiled a comprehensive plan that goes beyond oil palm and encompasses coconut, banana, coffee, polonia, bamboo, avocados, and more.<br />
The commissioner revealed that 3850 hectares would be utilized for cultivation, while 150 hectares would be reserved for a refinery, emphasizing the goal of producing finished goods locally.</p>
<p>Project Facilitator, Hon. Barr. Phillip Isa Nyitni, provided insights into the significant potential for job creation, particularly for the youth, estimating that over 10,000 jobs would be generated.<br />
Regarding the export potential of oil, Barr. Phillip Isa Nyitni emphasized the need for stringent quality control to meet international standards.</p>
<p>&#8220;If you are going to produce for exports, there is a certain quality of your oil that you have to attain. So we are going to ensure we produce the quality that would be acceptable for exporting right from Plateau,&#8221; he affirmed.<br />
Reginald Okereke discussed the commercial viability of the oil palm plantation for smallholder farmers,</p>
<p>while Engi. Samuel N. Nwogu delved into the intricacies of the processing plant.<br />
In their goodwill messages, Justice Damulak and Hon. Lelep Dabang both applauded the government&#8217;s commitment to sustainable development through agriculture. Justice Damulak stated, &#8220;This venture marks a pivotal moment in our agricultural landscape, bringing prosperity and sustainability,&#8221; while Hon. Lelep Dabang commended the government&#8217;s dedication to sustainable development through agriculture.</p>
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