Nigeria's food industry has witnessed a major milestone with the launch of a state-of-the-art Instant Koko production line in Kano, increasing local processing capacity by 500%.The commissioning event brought together industry leaders, government offi… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader Kano's food sector gets boost with new Instant Koko production line By Busola Bamidele on March 1, 2025 Nigeria's food industry has witnessed a major milestone with the launch of a state-of-the-art Instant Koko production line in Kano, increasing local processing capacity by 500%. The commissioning event brought together industry leaders, government officials, and development partners, who hailed the initiative for its role in food security and economic empowerment. Kema Kolam E, COO of Propcom+, described it as a breakthrough in biofortified, climate-resilient food production. Read also: Kano's food sector gets boost with new Instant Koko production line Lagos attracts $1.2 billion in digital investments to boost telecom infrastructure Insecurity threatens manufacturing growth, investor confidence in Africa – PAMA Nigerians in diaspora remit over $90 billion in five years – NiDCOM Lagos launches Mobile CNG Refill Unit to boost cleaner energy adoption A key highlight of the project is its focus on women's empowerment, with 500 women farmers across Kano and Jigawa receiving biofortified millet seeds, training, and market access to boost their earnings. The Kano State Ministry of Agriculture praised the investment, pledging continued support for agricultural innovations that enhance nutrition and rural livelihoods.

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