As part of the New Niger agenda championed by Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, the Niger State Government has taken a major step toward attracting foreign investment into the state’s agricultural sector.
On July 16, 2025, the Commissioner for Trade, Investment and Private Sector Development, Alhaji Aminu Takuma, led a team of Chinese investors to Rabba in Mokwa Local Government Area for a site inspection aimed at establishing agro-processing industries.
The visit began with a courtesy call on the Ndashi of Rabba, Engr. Alhaji Umaru Tswako. During the meeting, Alhaji Takuma conveyed the Governor’s commitment to positioning Rabba as a flagship beneficiary of the agro-industrial development initiative under the Special Agro-Processing Zone (SAPZ) program.
The commissioner was accompanied by Mr. Yomi, Chairman of the SAPZ in Niger State, and Hon. Zakariyau Rabba, Deputy Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state.
Addressing the traditional council, Takuma emphasized that the project would bring significant benefits to the Rabba community — including reliable electricity supply, better roads, job creation, and broader economic development. He also appealed for the community’s cooperation and support.
In response, the Ndashi of Rabba expressed gratitude for the initiative and assured the delegation of the community’s full backing. He went on to appoint local representatives to join the inspection team in touring potential sites, including farmlands, riverbanks, and the former Sunflag Agro Nigeria Limited facility.
The Chinese investors, visibly impressed by the area’s strategic location and natural resources, expressed strong interest in proceeding with the project. They pledged to begin operations once all necessary approvals and processes are in place.
