Strategic Partnerships: Nasarawa State’s Path to Agricultural Excellence

Nasarawa State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to enhancing the agricultural sector through collaborations with renowned institutions and organizations.

Governor Abdullahi Sule made this declaration when he received the Board of Sasakawa Africa Association on a courtesy call.

The state government is eager to strengthen its partnership with agricultural-based institutions, particularly in rice production.

Governor Sule welcomed collaborations, citing the development of a cassava seeds multiplication centre by Sasakawa Africa Association as a key initiative that aligns with the state’s goal of improving crop variety.

Key Initiatives:

c: Sasakawa Africa Association has established a centre capable of converting rice husk to brackets, among other projects in Nasarawa State.
Cassava Seeds Multiplication Centre: The association’s effort supports the state government’s push for improved crop variety.
Partnership Renewal: President of Sasakawa Africa Association, Makoto Kitanaka, reiterated the organization’s commitment to Nasarawa State.

About Sasakawa Africa Association:

Funded by the Nippon Foundation, Sasakawa Africa Association has been operational for 40 years, with a presence in Nigeria, Ethiopia, Mali, and Uganda.

This partnership is expected to drive growth in the agricultural sector, creating opportunities for farmers and contributing to the state’s economic development.