The need to ensure market availability for agric produce has spurred the provision of funds by the Federal Government to support Small and Medium Scale Entrepreneurs in order to boost their operations.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina at the commissioning of OAMSAL High Quality Cassava Flour Processing factory at Ayede, Ekiti

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Mr. Femi Salami (MD Oamsal HQCF plant), Mrs. Toyin Adetunji (ATA cassava value chain consultant), Mr. Jide Arowosafe (Agric Commissioner, Ekiti), Dr. Akin Adesina (HMA),  (BOI Staff) and Mr. Titus Efuntoye, (desk officer, cassava, FMARD)
According to him, 35 SMEs would get one million Naira each from the Cassava Bread Fund which will be disbursed by the Bank of Industry (BoI), to enable them achieve optimum entrepreneurial performance.
Validating the potential of Agribusiness, the Managing Director and Chief Executive officer of OAMSAL Nigeria Ltd, Mr. Femi Salami, revealed that he had resigned from a job in the financial sector to become a young farmer and entrepreneur. “Presently, I am an employer of labour, and have no regrets at going into farming”, Salami noted.
Speaking at the occasion, the Ekiti State Commissioner for Agriculture, Mr. Jide Arowosafe  praised the Minister for his immense contribution towards developing agriculture in the country.