NGSG Intensifies Community Engagement in Wushishi Ahead of Landmark Agricultural Project
By Rashidat AbdulRahman, Information Officer
The Niger State Government, in collaboration with its partner, Niger Foods Security System and Logistics Company Limited, has increased community engagement efforts in Wushishi Local Government to inform residents about the benefits of a significant agricultural project set to commence in the area.
The Chairman of Niger Foods, Mr. Sammy Adigun, stated that the initiative, executed in partnership with the Dangote Group, is valued at $150 million and is considered one of the most transformative agricultural investments in the state’s history.
He emphasized that the project will revolutionize food production, create employment opportunities, and enhance rural infrastructure.
Mr. Adigun explained that the operation is designed to process up to 1,000 tons of harvest daily, stressing that such a 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 throughout the agricultural value chain,” he remarked.
He also noted that beyond agriculture, the initiative will provide broader social and economic benefits. The investment will support the construction of hospitals, schools, and roads in the host communities, ensuring that 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 stakeholders 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.
A 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 is worth noting that on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, community leaders in Wushishi formally endorsed the agreement with Niger Foods, signaling their support for the upcoming agricultural project in the area.
