Niger State Governor, Umaru Bago, joins forces with Matthias Berninger, Senior Vice President at Bayer AG, in a strategic partnership to enhance agricultural sustainability. During a meeting in New York with the German pharmaceutical and biotechnology giant, Governor Bago underscores the importance of fostering innovation and progress in Niger State’s agricultural sector.
Bayer AG, a prominent player in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, agricultural chemicals, seeds, and biotechnology, is set to collaborate extensively with Niger State on a holistic sustainability initiative. The partnership focuses on critical elements such as fostering agricultural innovation, advancing research and development, enhancing seed varieties, optimizing food production, and aligning with global best practices in crop protection.
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This alliance aims to position Niger State as a significant player in the global agriscience and food security landscape. Backed by Bayer AG, the state plans to engage international partners and stakeholders, aiming for self-sufficiency in key food items such as rice, maize, soybeans, millet, Shea butter, sugar cane, and yam.
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