Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has expressed readiness to collaborate with Brazil to boost agricultural and livestock development in the state. This commitment was made during a courtesy visit by a Brazilian delegation led by Deputy Minister…  | By Busola Bamidele on June 24, 2025 | Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has expressed readiness to collaborate with Brazil to boost agricultural and livestock development in the state. This commitment was made during a courtesy visit by a Brazilian delegation led by Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Mr. Cleber Oleviera, to the Government House in Birnin Kebbi. Governor Idris praised Brazil's agricultural transformation and economic success, stating that Kebbi—widely recognized as the rice capital of Africa—was eager to learn from Brazil's experience to enhance its own progress in agriculture. Read also: Oleviera confirmed that the delegation was in Kebbi on the instruction of the Brazilian Federal Government to explore strategic partnerships. He lauded Governor Idris's efforts in agricultural development. Also present at the event, Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters, Mr. Tope Kolade, applauded Kebbi's agricultural focus as a driver of economic growth. Mr. Faruk Gumel, Chairman of Tropical General Investment Group, highlighted Brazil's agricultural revolution as a potential model for Nigeria to follow. | | | |
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