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One of Nigeria’s youngest and most agriculturally productive states, Jigawa State, made a major step to encourage international agribusiness cooperation by inviting Indian investors to investigate profitable prospects in the agricultural and related industries.

The Andhra Pradesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry Federation (APCCIF) and GITAM Deemed to be University organized the event on Friday, with Jigawa State Governor Mallam Umar Namadi serving as its leader.

Senior government representatives and technical specialists from the Ministry of Agriculture, Jigawa Research Institute, and Farmers and Herdsmen Management Board were among the delegation members, and they all emphasized Jigawa’s dedication to global collaboration and agricultural growth.

In his speech, Governor Mallam Umar Namadi emphasized the state’s strategic efforts to establish an environment that is conducive to agricultural investment. “The government of Jigawa State is implementing policies that promote trade and export, expanding access to financing for smallholder farmers, and enhancing rural infrastructure,” he said.

He emphasized current changes that support Nigeria’s larger national development objectives, such as the comprehensive development framework and the export promotion plan.

“The Governor emphasized that this visit is a strategic mission to attract quality investments that can increase food security, lower unemployment, and boost agricultural productivity not just in Jigawa but throughout Nigeria.”

Y Gouthama Rao, the institution’s pro vice-chancellor, emphasized the great potential of bilateral cooperation. The majority of Jigawa’s economy is based on agriculture, which accounts for more than 60% of the state’s GDP. Jigawa offers Indian agribusiness owners a great chance because of its advantageous geographic position and export-friendly products, which include sesame seeds, hibiscus, groundnuts, rice, and wheat, he said.

An Indian businessman named Chandrasekhar spoke about his experience starting a dairy company in Jigawa. He pointed out that more than 200 Indian businesses have already made investments in Nigeria in a number of areas, fostering local employment and economic growth. “It is anticipated that the recent bilateral agreements between Nigeria and India will further stimulate cross-border investments,” he said.