Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has commissioned a 100-tonne-per-day shea nut processing plant in Kudu, developed by Salid Agriculture with support from Nexim Bank. Now integrated into the NS-SAPZ program, the company will benefit from tax incentives, improved infrastructure, access to funding, and expanded employment opportunities. - 07/08/2025
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has commissioned a 100-tonne-per-day shea nut processing plant in Kudu, developed by Salid Agriculture with support from Nexim Bank. Now integrated into the NS-SAPZ program, the company will benefit from tax incentives, improved infrastructure, access to funding, and expanded employment opportunities. The project strengthens Niger State’s position as a leader in Nigeria’s shea industry and accelerates the state’s agro-industrial development. 07/08/2025
During the site inspection at Rabba-Mokwa, The Chinese Delegation conducted premliminary soil testing to evalute its suitability for large scale agro processing operation - 16/07/2025
The 4,000-hectare site in Shatta, Bosso LGA (near Minna), is a strategically selected location for the Niger State Special Agro-Processing Zone (NS-SAPZ) due to its proximity to Minna, which enhances access to markets, labor, and transport networks (being close to the Minna-Bida Road and future rail links - 16/07/2025
The delegation's visit to His Royal Majesty, the Etsu Nupe proved pivotal. After introducing the Chinese investors and presenting the SAPZ vision, the royal father made a game-changing decision: he committed additional land to expand the project footprint. - 17/07/2025
A Chinese Delegation recently embarked on a fact-finding mission to Niger State, Nigeria. The Delegation led by the Chairman of the Niger State SAPZ Company Ltd, Mr. Yomi Akapo, was warmly received by the Executive Governor of Niger State, His Excellency, Farmer, Mohammed Umaru Bago. - 14/01/2025
The Executive Governor of Niger State, His Excellency, Farmer, Mohammed Umaru Bago receives Chinese Delegation of Development Partners for the Special Agro Processing Zone (SAPZ) at Government House Minna, Niger State. - 14/01/2025
His Excellency, Farmer, Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago presents souvenirs to Chinese Delegation of Development Partners for the Special Agro Processing Zone (SAPZ) in Government House, Minna, Niger State. - 14/01/2025
Delegation of Development Partners for the special Agro Processing Zone (SAPZ) visits farmers association extension workers (including farmers and Food Processors) and top Agricultural Enterprises in Mokwa. The delegation toured key infrastructure sites including the Mokwa Railway Station, Inland Container Depot, Mokwa Range, Trailer Park Development Site. - 14/01/2025
16-01-2025
Delegation of Development Partners under the Special Agro Processing Zone (SAPZ) visits Development area in Lapai Dam
16-01-2025
Delegation Of Development Partners under the Special Agro Processing Zone (SAPZ) visits Minna Airport, Niger State
16-01-2025
Delegation Of Development Partners under the Special Agro Processing Zone (SAPZ) visits Tungan Kawo Dam in Niger State
16-01-2025
Niger Foods receives Delegation of Development Partners under the Special Agro Processing Zone (SAPZ), Niger State
16-01-2025
Niger Foods was visited by the Niger State SAPZ team and the China Railway Group Limited & its subsidiaries to strengthen the already established relationship with the Niger State SAPZ. The key benefits of this global partnership include enhancing productivity and efficiency by leveraging Chinese resources, technologies, and best practices.
10-11-2024
The delegation's visit to established Special Agro-Industrial Processing Zone facilities in Chengdu, Mianyang and Deyang City, all within Sichuan Province.
28-09-2025
From 28 Sept – 2 Oct 2025, the delegation advanced the NS SAPZ agenda in Japan, engaging Chodai Co. Ltd., JOGMEC, JICA, WEMEX, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Key outcomes include investment and technical support commitments, with MoUs, working groups, and site visits planned to drive project implementation.
28-09-2025
The delegation advanced the SAPZ agenda in Japan, securing interest from major partners in infrastructure, energy, and technology.
28-09-2025
The delegation promoted the SAPZ agenda in Japan, securing investment and technical support commitments from Chodai Co. Ltd., JOGMEC, JICA, WEMEX, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, with MoUs and site visits planned for implementation.
21-09-2025
From 21–28 Sept 2025, Niger State’s delegation advanced NS SAPZ investments in China, engaging XJ Biotech, Zoomlion Heavy Industry, and China-Africa Economic and Trade Promotion Council. The mission secured commitments in agro-tech, machinery, and trade facilitation to strengthen the zone’s industrial capacity.
21-09-2025
Niger State secured Chinese investment commitments from XJ Biotech, Zoomlion Heavy Industry, and the China-Africa Economic and Trade Promotion Council to boost NS SAPZ’s agro-tech, machinery, and trade capacity.
21-09-2025
Niger State secured Chinese investment commitments from XJ Biotech, Zoomlion Heavy Industry, and the China-Africa Economic and Trade Promotion Council to boost NS SAPZ’s agro-tech, machinery, and trade capacity.
