Kebbi State Ready to Partner with Brazil in Agriculture

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Kebbi State Governor Dr. Nasir Idris has expressed his state's readiness to collaborate with Brazil in agriculture, a move that is expected to boost Nigeria's ambition of achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2030. The governor made this statement during a one-day working visit to the Government House, Birnin Kebbi, by a Brazilian delegation led by Dr. Tope Kolade Fasua, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The delegation included the Brazilian Deputy Vice-Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, and Food Supply, Clever Oliveira, and other stakeholders in the agricultural sector.

Key Takeaways:

  • Kebbi State Governor Dr. Nasir Idris has declared the state's readiness to partner with Brazil in agriculture to support Nigeria's ambition of achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
  • The governor highlighted the vast opportunities for collaboration between Brazil and Nigeria, particularly in agriculture, and emphasized that his administration has introduced reforms to ensure a business-enabling environment.
  • Kebbi State is recognized as the 'rice capital of Africa', with the state producing over half of Nigeria's rice and exporting to Nigeria and West Africa.
  • Kebbi State has the potential to benefit from Brazil's expertise in agri-energy, which aligns with the state's ambition to become a leader in agri-energy production.
  • The collaboration with Brazil is expected to yield new business ideas and investments, and is seen as a key component of Nigeria's goal of achieving a $1 trillion economy by 2030.

Statistics:

  • Nigeria aims to achieve a $1 trillion economy by 2030, with a focus on agriculture and agri-energy production.
  • Kebbi State produces over half of Nigeria's rice, making it a major player in the country's rice production.
  • Six out of ten orange juices and chicken products consumed worldwide are from Brazil.
  • It took Brazil 20 years to become a global leader in food and livestock production, leveraging its rich soil, population, and technologies.

Sources:

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