Jigawa State Governor Umar Namadi is spearheading a two-week trade and investment mission to India, targeting agricultural modernisation and enhanced food security for the state.
The high-level delegation, comprising senior government officials and technical experts from the Ministry of Agriculture, Jigawa Research Institute, and the Farmers and Herdsmen Management Board, is engaging top agricultural institutions and businesses across Gujarat, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh.
Key focus areas include dairy value chain modernisation through collaborations with Amul Dairy Cooperative and the National Dairy Development Board; livestock development, including breeding and feed innovation; seed technology and mechanised farming with companies like Nuziveedu Seeds and Corntech; and expanding aquaculture and poultry production with strong emphasis on smallholder participation.
The mission is expected to yield technical agreements, pilot projects, farmer and extension worker training programmes, and potential investment pledges from Indian agribusiness firms.
Speaking on the initiative, Governor Namadi described the visit as a strategic move to boost productivity, reduce unemployment, and fortify food security in line with national development priorities.
He emphasised that the mission aligns with Nigeria’s broader agenda of agricultural transformation through innovation and international partnerships.
