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Jigawa to Establish State-owned Agricultural Transformation Agency 

by AgroNigeria

Jigawa State has collaborated with regional institutions to establish a state-owned agricultural transformation agency that is aimed at reforming its agricultural sector.

This announcement follows the meeting held on Tuesday at the Jigawa State Government House, Dutse, between Governor Umar Namadi and representatives from the African Agricultural Transformation Initiative and the Development Sovereign Group to formalise the partnership.

While speaking at the meeting, Governor Namadi explained that the partnership is expected to last between three to four years and will leverage the expertise of AATI and the Development Sovereign Group to implement practical and sustainable agricultural reforms in Jigawa.

“It is really a delight for us in Jigawa State to receive the Executive Director and the managing director, which is an honour to us,” Namadi said. 

He also highlighted the significance of the visit as a follow-up to earlier engagements between the state and the institutions.

According to the governor, the partnership is set to establish Jigawa State Agricultural Transformation Agency, an initiative which will focus on improving productivity, fostering innovation, and creating economic opportunities across the agricultural value chain. 

He added that “this partnership has aligned and matched with our vision for the state.”

The governor also emphasised that the agency’s establishment is also in line with the state’s development objectives, which prioritise inclusive and sustainable economic growth, human development services, youth and women empowerment, environmental sustainability, and institutional and governance reforms.

His words: “The Jigawa State 2025 budget has already made a provision for the creation of the Jigawa State Agricultural Transformation Agency within the fiscal year and this demonstrates the state’s commitment to investing in its agricultural sector and driving economic growth”, Namadi further revealed.

In his own remarks, the Executive Director of AATI, Ms. Safia Boly, said to the governor: “We are very thrilled and excited to continue with the learning journey with yourself and support your drive for agricultural transformation.”

Boly commended Namadi for his visionary leadership and dedication to agricultural transformation in Jigawa State.

“Your Excellency, we are not only very pleased to be part of your agricultural journey, which we support you in; we would also like to reiterate how you continue to earn our support and also for the state of Jigawa,” she said.

AATI, Boly said, is committed to bringing proven advisory services and expertise to support Jigawa’s agricultural development.

Also speaking, the CEO and Managing Director of the Development Sovereign Group, Dr Khalid Bomba, also expressed excitement about the collaboration.

He drew parallels between Jigawa’s current ambitions and Ethiopia’s journey 15 years ago, stating that “In many ways, Jigawa State remains an ambitious mirror of Ethiopia.”

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