The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed agreements with four Nigerian firms to develop greenfield sugar projects that will collectively produce 400,000 metric tonnes annually.
The operators — Brent Sugar (Oyo), Niger Foods (Niger), Legacy Sugar (Adamawa), and UMZA (Bauchi) — will each establish 100,000-tonne facilities, strategically spread across the country to leverage diverse agricultural conditions and spread economic benefits.
NSDC will provide tailored project support and cover critical service costs to ensure commercial viability.
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The initiative is part of the federal government's drive to cut sugar imports, achieve self-sufficiency, and boost food security. It follows a $1 billion MoU with a Chinese firm for engineering, procurement, construction, and financing of up to five sugar estates.
Executive Secretary Kamar Bakrin said 2025 is designated as a year of "accelerated development" for sugar projects, adding that current global market shifts make local production more attractive than ever.
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