RICE REVOLUTION: Jigawa State & AfricaRice Unite to Unlock $1 Billion in Farmer Prosperity!

InvestJigawa is proud to be part of a historic agricultural breakthrough as Jigawa State, under the visionary leadership of His Excellency Mallam Umar A. Namadi, FCA, signs a 5-year strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Africa Rice Center (AfricaRice), headquartered in Côte d’Ivoire.

This landmark partnership is a bold investment in rice self-sufficiency, food security, and economic transformation across Jigawa State.

Strategic Investment in Agricultural Renewal

The MoU was officially signed by His Excellency, Mallam Umar A. Namadi, FCA, Executive Governor of Jigawa State, who emphasized:

“We are not just signing a document; we are strategically investing in the future of our rice farmers… ensuring they have the superior seed varieties and technology required to unlock Jigawa’s massive potential as a rice hub.”

Representing InvestJigawa as part of the official delegation was our Director General, Hajiya Aisha Sheikh Mujaddadi, who joined the Governor and other key stakeholders in this transformative engagement. Her presence reflects InvestJigawa’s commitment to mobilizing strategic partnerships that drive inclusive growth and prosperity.

What This Means for Jigawa Farmers

– Superior Seeds: Access to high-yielding, climate-resilient rice varieties.

– Smart Farming: Training in water-efficient, climate-smart agronomic practices (ISFM).

– Value Addition: Advanced post-harvest technologies and training to create over 26 rice-based products.

– Knowledge Transfer: Capacity building for JATA, JRI, and farmers in global research and digital farming tools.

As part of this transformative journey, InvestJigawa remains focused on unlocking investment opportunities, facilitating innovation, and ensuring Jigawa’s agricultural sector thrives. This MoU is a testament to what visionary leadership and collaborative action can achieve.

Together, we are planting the seeds of prosperity — and the harvest will be abundant.