By Stephen Adeleye
Lokoja, Dec. 1, 2021
An indigenous Agricultural Company, LÅBÜLÉ” Optimal Akeshinjo Limited, has appealed to the Federal Government through the Office of the Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, to partner and support the organisation to consolidate on its successes and leverage on them to rapidly expand their offerings and scope of operation.
The Chief Executive Officer, (CEO) and Founder, Optimal Akeshinjo Limited, (Labule farms), Azeez Durodola made the appeal in a letter addressed to the Vice President, and made available to our Correspondent on Wednesday in Lokoja.
Durodola commended the vice president for his enthusiasm and ability to motivate Nigerian youths which he had demonstrated severally especially in the recent time.
The letter reads: “We write to request your kind support and the influence of your good office.
”We are excited by your enthusiasm and ability to motivate the youth which has been demonstrated multiple times and was again demonstrated at your recent speech dated Nov. 1, 2021 during the first National Youth Conference.
“We noted, with delight, your call to Nigerian youth encouraging innovation and industrialization in enabling us build and grow globally competitive companies that stands the test of time.
“We are “LÅBÜLÉ” Optimal Akeshinjo Limited, an indigenous agricultural company, with interest along the agricultural value-chain with a vision to grow into one of the world’s biggest players in the agro-industry.
”We hope to export, not only products, but our rich culture (as can be seen in our Labule brand name, which we are really proud of) and values with a strong believe in the profitability of investing in Nigeria.
“As a young entrepreneur, our founder has successfully manoeuver the delicate balance of a background with a rough start and more traditional blue-collar, hands -on involvement, and possibilities he envisioned in school, of white-collar engagement and a need to set-up outside the shores of Nigeria.
“The result is confluence which birthed the beautiful idea of “LABULE” (www.labulefarms.com).
”Over the years, in his entrepreneurship journey in the agro-industry, he has maintained consistency in the production of indigenous Nigerian foods that are clean, tasty, and healthy and also meet global standard.
“We appreciate the support of your office and administration in the support of young, vibrant and industrious Nigerian youth, as well as your keen interest and investment in agriculture as a viable export.
“With this, we therefore, use this opportunity to seek your support as we intend to consolidate on our successes so far and leverage on this to rapidly expand our offerings and scope of operation.
”Our business plan is ready at your request sir. We thank you for your time and consideration.”
Labule Farms is a subsidiary of Optimal Akesinjo Limited, a leading local foods processing company in Nigeria, such as Garri Labule, Elubo Labule (yam flour), among several other local products.
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