Niger Food has announced that its new partnership with Dangote Group and AfricaRice will generate over 500,000 jobs for Nigerians through large-scale rice production. Chairman of Niger Food, Engr. Sammy Adigun, said the collaboration is designed to m… Read on blog or Reader SMALL BUSINESS INSIGHTS Read on blog or Reader New rice partnership set to create 500,000 jobs, boost local SMEs By Enitan Ajebukola Ajewumi on September 17, 2025 Niger Food has announced that its new partnership with Dangote Group and AfricaRice will generate over 500,000 jobs for Nigerians through large-scale rice production. Chairman of Niger Food, Engr. Sammy Adigun, said the collaboration is designed to meet Nigeria's rice demand with high-quality local products while cutting reliance on imports. He explained that Niger Food alone targets over 10 million tonnes of rice annually on 500,000 hectares, a move expected to unlock massive opportunities for farmers, processors, traders, and SMEs across the rice value chain. Read also, New rice partnership set to create 500,000 jobs, boost local SMEs FG, FAO launch $3.14bn agro-investment to boost food security, SMEs NASFAT urges FG on interest-free loans for farmers High borrowing costs squeeze SMEs in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya FG courts global investors to drive SME growth "Rice is a lifeline for millions of Nigerians. Our strategy ensures that farmers, consumers, and businesses benefit from sustainable, high-quality production," Adigun noted. The partners said the initiative would not only strengthen food security but also expand market access for smallholder farmers and rice-related SMEs nationwide.

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