Zamfara Pushes for Agric Investments as Gov Lawal Signs MoU

Governor Dauda Lawal has told global investors that Zamfara State holds a strong comparative advantage in agriculture, positioning it as a prime destination for large-scale agribusiness investments.

The governor made the remark during the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days 2025, held from November 26 to 28 in Rabat, Morocco.

A statement by his spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, said the forum brought together African and international investors, facilitated deal negotiations, and supported investment realisation across the continent. The AIF, led by the African Development Bank in partnership with six founding institutions, serves as a strategic platform for accelerating project financing and structuring in Africa.

Governor Lawal participated in several high-level engagements, including dialogues on strengthening private investment through enabling policies, a panel on scaling investments via public-private partnerships, and discussions on mobilising domestic capital for economic growth.

Bala Idris further disclosed that on the sidelines of the summit, the governor signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Zamfara State Government and the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MoFI) aimed at driving large-scale agricultural transformation in the state.

He said the agreement positions Zamfara as a key beneficiary of the INTEGRANIUM Agricultural Transformation Initiative, a national programme focused on mechanised farming, agro-processing, post-harvest systems and global market access.

“Under the MoU, Zamfara State will provide land, infrastructure, security and an enabling policy environment, while MoFI will drive financing mobilisation, investor engagement and project development support,” the statement said.

The partnership is expected to deliver jobs, strengthen value chains, boost food security and accelerate inclusive growth in Zamfara and across the North-West region.

Speaking during a roundtable with investors, Governor Lawal described Zamfara as an emerging agricultural hub and said his administration is implementing rapid development across key sectors.

“Agriculture is the way forward for Africa, Nigeria and Zamfara State in particular, due to the many opportunities available,” he said.

“In Zamfara State, our comparative advantage is agriculture. We grow all crops in the state; we are not limited to soybeans. We have the land, and it is fertile.

“I am inviting all global investors to come to Zamfara. We are in the final stages of completing our international cargo airport, building a five-star hotel and carrying out extensive urban renewal projects.”

He assured investors that Zamfara remains open for partnerships that will stimulate growth and improve livelihoods across the state.

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