Turning Nuts into Gold: Oyo State’s Vision for Agribusiness and Cashew Value Addition

At the heart of Oyo State’s agricultural transformation stands the Oyo State Agribusiness Transformation Centre in Fasola, a landmark of the state’s commitment to turning agricultural potential into economic development. In this documentary, Dr. Debo Akande, Director-General of the Oyo State Agribusiness Development Agency (OYSADA), takes us through the centre’s cashew nut processing factory, where production is about to begin. Cashew processing is an enterprise and a chain of empowerment. From farmers in Oyo’s rural communities to factory workers and exporters, it creates jobs, adds value to raw produce, and strengthens Nigeria’s self-reliance. Each processed nut represents innovation, sustainability, and the rebirth of agribusiness in the state. This film captures not just machines and production lines, but a vision, the transformation of Oyo State into a hub of agro-industrial excellence.