Jigawa State has entered a major partnership with federal agencies and private investors to launch large-scale alfalfa production, a move expected to unlock new opportunities for small livestock farmers and agro-MSMEs across the state.
The agreement was signed at Government House, Dutse, during a visit led by the Director-General of NITDA, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi. The project will begin with 1,000 hectares of alfalfa and is projected to expand to 100,000 hectares, creating jobs, improving feed supply chains and opening export markets for local producers.
With nearly 90% of Jigawa residents relying on agriculture, the state government says the initiative will strengthen both crop and livestock systems while improving operating conditions for SMEs in animal husbandry, feed processing and distribution.
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Partners include NITDA, Nexim Bank, MOFI, Jaiz Bank, NSIA and private investors, signalling strong institutional confidence in Jigawa’s agribusiness environment.
The state government assured investors of a stable climate for expansion, stating that the collaboration will deliver shared value for farmers, small agribusinesses and the broader rural economy.
