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L-R;  President, Maize Association of Nigeria. Alhaji Bello Abubakar Annur; Executive Director. Retail Banking , South Division, First Bank Plc. Mr. Oluseyi Oyefeso; Executive Chairman, Origin Tech Group, Prince Samuel Joseph Samuel; Lagos State Commissioner of Agriculture and Food Systems, Ms. Abisola Olusanya; Director  News. TVC, Mr. Babajide Kolade-Otitoju and Chief Operating Officer, Origin Automobile Works, Mr. Leo Edwards during the official launch of Corporate Farm, themed: 100% Agric, 100% Value by Origin Automobile Works (OAW) in Lagos

Origin Automobile Works (OAW), a subsidiary of Origin Tech Group Nigeria, has launched a Corporate Farm Model Initiative designed to enhance food production capacity and strengthen Nigeria’s food security.

The initiative, unveiled at a stakeholder event in Lagos, brings together government officials, agribusiness leaders, financial institutions and farmer associations to explore new approaches for building a modern, technology-driven agricultural sector.

Speaking at the launch, the Executive Chairman of Origin Tech Group, Prince Samuel Joseph, said Nigeria must adopt structured agricultural models capable of delivering sustainable food production and economic value.

According to him, the Corporate Farm initiative is built around the principle of “100 per cent agriculture, 100 per cent value,” ensuring that farmers benefit fully from their production while agriculture becomes a reliable engine for national development.

“Our goal is to create an ecosystem where agriculture is supported by technology, mechanisation, financing and strong market access. When these elements work together, food production increases and the sector becomes more sustainable,” he said.

Also speaking at the event, the Chief Operating Officer of OAW, Leo Edwards, explained that the Corporate Farm model addresses the full agricultural value chain through four operational pillars — Whole Farm Management, Farm for Me, Harvest for Me, and Support for Smallholder Farmers.

He noted that the integrated model is designed to improve productivity, reduce risks for investors and farmers, and create a structured agricultural ecosystem capable of delivering consistent output.

The initiative received commendation from the Lagos State Government, with the Commissioner for Agriculture and Food Systems, Abisola Olusanya, describing it as a strong example of how private-sector leadership can support government efforts to build resilient food systems.