The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed agreements with four operators to establish greenfield projects capable of producing 400,000 tonnes of sugar annually.The move is part of efforts to cut Nigeria's sugar import bill which exceede… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader NSDC, firms partner to produce 400,000 tonnes of sugar locally By Busola Bamidele on August 13, 2025 The National Sugar Development Council (NSDC) has signed agreements with four operators to establish greenfield projects capable of producing 400,000 tonnes of sugar annually. The move is part of efforts to cut Nigeria's sugar import bill which exceeded N2.2 trillion in the last five years, according to the National Bureau of Statistics and achieve self-sufficiency. Under the deal, each operator will build a 100,000-tonne capacity facility in Oyo, Niger, Adamawa, and Bauchi States. The projects involve Brent Foods (Oyo), Niger Foods (Niger), Legacy Sugar (Adamawa), and UMZA (Bauchi). Read also: NSDC, firms partner to produce 400,000 tonnes of sugar locally Zaki Ameer empowers investors with property education, tailored strategies Plateau targets 20,000 agribusiness jobs with 7,000-hectare youth farming plan NASENI showcases homegrown tech solutions with SME potential IFC launches women programme to boost female-led SMEs in Nigeria NSDC's Executive Secretary, Kamar Bakrin, said the geographic spread leverages diverse agricultural conditions while boosting rural jobs, infrastructure, and value-chain opportunities. The council will provide project development support and cover critical service costs to ensure viability. The initiative aligns with President Bola Tinubu's industrial policy focused on import substitution and local value addition.

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