Kano Gov't Seeks Help Of Ethiopia On Agro Processing - Newskeeper

2nd left, Kano Dep Gov. Nasir Gawuna

By Faruq Muhammad, Kano

Kano state government has seeks the cooperation of Ethiopian government to develop its special Agro Processing Zones.

The government made this request in continuation of the study tour to Special Agro Processing Zones in Ethiopia initiated by the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

In his speech when the delegation visited Yirgalem Integrated Agro-industrial Park which is located on 294 hectares in the South-Central Sidama National Regional State, Ethiopia Governor Abdullahi Ganduje represented by his Deputy, Nasiru Gawuna said they were in the East African Country to copy the giant strides achieved in the agricultural sector.

"We are here to seek for greater cooperation with you on how to develop our Special Agro Processing Zone", He added.

However, The Governor explained that, "Kano State Government is highly committed towards establishing its Special Agro Processing hub at Bagauda in order to boost the economy of the State, support small holder farmers and strengthen drive for attracting investors".

The Chief Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor Malam Hassan Musa Fagge mentioned that during the tour, the delegation also visited Sunfavado Factory situated within the Yirgalem Integrated Agro-industrial Park, which produces avocado oil and Bulbula Integrated Agro Industrial Park located on 271 hectares of land that specialised in Agro-processing.

Earlier while briefing the delegation on arrival, the Board Chairman of the Sidama Industry Park Corporation, Dr. Ararso Geremen said the aim of the facility is to help drive the structural transformation of the economy as well as focus on Agro-industries, create jobs and opportunities for skills development.

"The Park will help towards attracting local and foreign investors in agro-food, currently some of the production sites are engaged in avocado oil,honey and organic coffee processing," the  statement explained further.

In attendance according to Mr Fagge's statement were the Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Muhammad Mahmud Abubakar, Governors of Kwara and Ogun States Abdurrahman Abdurrazaq and Prince Dapo Abiodun respectively, Representatives of African Development Bank and other members of the technical team.