From Rashidat Suleiman,Minna
The Niger State Government, through its partner, Niger Foods Security System and Logistics Company Limited, has intensified community engagement in Wushishi Local Government to sensitize residents on the benefits of a landmark agricultural project about to commence in the area.
Chairman of Niger Foods, Mr. Sammy Adigun, said the initiative, being executed in partnership with the Dangote Group, is valued at $150 million and described it as one of the most transformative agricultural investments in the state’s history. He noted that the project will revolutionize food production, generate employment opportunities, and improve rural infrastructure.
Mr. Adigun explained that the project is designed to process up to 1,000 tons of harvest daily, emphasizing that such scale of operation is unprecedented in Niger State. “This has never happened before. It is a groundbreaking achievement that will not only boost food security but also create thousands of jobs across the agricultural value chain,” he stated.
He added that beyond agriculture, the scheme would deliver broader social and economic benefits. According to him, the investment will support the construction of hospitals, schools, and roads in host communities to ensure residents directly benefit from the project’s impact.
The agricultural initiative is structured as a five-year development program, with full-scale operations expected to begin by 2027. Mr. Adigun assured that the project will mark a new era of prosperity for Wushishi and serve as a model for agricultural transformation across Nigeria.
Meanwhile, the Sarkin Wushishi, Alhaji Shehu Ibrahim, commended the Niger State Government for its commitment to agricultural development, describing the partnership with Dangote as a milestone for the people of Wushishi and the state at large.
Highlight of the event was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Niger Foods ,Sarkin Wushishi, Alhaji Shehu Ibrahim, and Hakimi Karkara, Alhaji Umar Ibrahim.
It could be recalled that on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, community leaders in Wushishi formally endorsed the agreement with Niger Foods, signaling their support for the forthcoming agricultural project in the area.