Niger To Spearhead Nigeria, Brazil Livestock Investment

Niger State government will make 1.2 million hectares of land available for the federal government’s $2.5 billion livestock investment with JBS, a Brazilian company reputed to be one of the world’s largest meat processing enterprises.

Governor Mohammed Bago of Niger State who was among the Nigerian government’s delegation at the signing of the letter of intent between JBS and the Nigerian government in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, said Niger State was always willing to support whatever venture President Bola Tinubu plans.

The governor said the state had already positioned itself as a pilot state for the project, adding that the project would create one million jobs, 100,000 new homes in farm estates and develop 100 agricultural facilities.

He also said the Sokoto-Badagry highway, which passes through Niger State, would be a key enabler of the agricultural initiative.

President Bola Tinubu during the signing of the agreement acknowledged the state government’s dedication in charting a new course for prosperity as the federal government seeks to work closely with the administration of Governor Umaru Bago to ensure that the project succeeds not only in strengthening food security but also creating opportunities for Nigerians.