New Chapter For Ondo Agriculture: OSAEC And AUDA-NEPAD Move Closer To Formal Partnership

On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, the Ondo State Agribusiness Empowerment Centre took a significant step forward in its pursuit of continental-level agricultural collaboration.

A high-level meeting brought together the OSAEC team led by Hon. Rotimi Wemimo Akinsola, the chairman of the agency, the Permanent Secretary, key staff members, and representatives of AUDA-NEPAD, the African Union Development Agency for what can only be described as a defining conversation.

Shared Purpose, Clear Direction

The atmosphere was one of shared purposes. Both sides came prepared, engaged seriously with the issues on the table, and left with a clear sense of direction. This was not a courtesy visit. It was a working session designed to move things forward, and that is exactly what it achieved.

Building a Framework for Real Impact

At the heart of the discussions was the question of how this collaboration can be structured to deliver real, tangible benefits to Ondo State, its farmers, its agribusinesses, and its communities. AUDA-NEPAD brought to the table its continental mandate for agricultural development and resource mobilisation, and what emerged was a genuine alignment of intent.

Strong Signals, Serious Intent

The agency is actively working to ensure that Ondo State benefits meaningfully from this engagement, and the signals from that meeting were strong and encouraging.

Counterpart Funding: A Structured Opportunity

One of the most significant outcomes was the prospect of counterpart funding, targeted support for agricultural projects that Ondo State has already set in motion. This is a structured opportunity, not a distant promise. Results from this collaboration are expected to begin taking shape in the near term, and the framework for making that happen is already being put in place.

What Comes Next?

The groundwork has been done. The relationship is real. And what comes next is a strategic collaboration with the potential to position Ondo State at the forefront of Africa’s agricultural transformation.

Be Part of the Story

This is just the beginning. As OSAEC continues to build partnerships that bring real opportunities to Ondo State’s agricultural sector, we want you to be part of the conversation.