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.
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“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.
