The Federal Government of Nigeria is set to collaborate with the Jigawa State Government to boost sugar production nationwide.
This was disclosed by the Minister of Water Resources and Sanitation, Professor Joseph Terlumun Utsev, during a courtesy visit by Jigawa State Governor, Umar Namadi, to his office in Abuja on Wednesday.
Professor Utsev emphasized that the partnership aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which focuses on increasing food production, creating jobs, and empowering youth to drive economic growth and national development.
He described the collaboration as a key step toward improving the quality of life for Nigerians.
The Minister also pledged to visit the sugar factory in Jigawa to assess the water supply situation and explore possible federal interventions to enhance the factory’s operations and ensure citizens can fully benefit from its potential.
In his remarks, Governor Umar Namadi explained that the purpose of the visit was to seek the Ministry’s support in ensuring a reliable water supply for the sugar factory.
He noted that consistent production at the facility would contribute significantly to both the state’s and the nation’s economies.
