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Okomu Oil. Photo: EJATLAS[/caption] The management of Okomu Oil Palm Company Ltd in the Okomu community of Edo State has donated relief materials to victims of the armed attacks that occurred in the area about three months ago, which caused deaths and destruction of properties and sources of livelihood. Presenting the materials, which comprise cartons…
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The Okumu Oil Palm Company Plc, said it recorded a gross earning of N75.2 billion in 2023 in line with its strategic objectives and excellence. The Chairman of the company, Mr Gbenga Oyebode, said this during the 44th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the company held on Thursday in Abuja. Oyebode said in spite of…
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