Shea Butter Processing: Niger State empowers 400,000 Women
Abdul Mohammed Isa, Abuja
Niger State Government, North Central Nigeria, has planned to empower
over 400,000 women in shea butter processing, and other cash crops across the State.
The Governor of the State, Mohammed Umar Bago, made the announcement in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, during a meeting with the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms Emmanuelle Blatmann.
The Governor further explained that a State-of-the-Art garment factory for mass production of school, Military and other uniforms will also be established by his administration.
He further briefed the French Ambassador to Nigeria, on the intention of his administration to cultivate the habit of planting ten million trees in the next four years as part of an effort to mitigate climate change and address global warming.
The diplomatic ties according to the spokesperson of the Governor, Bologi Ibrahim, will focus on Education, Agriculture, energy, investment, job creation, tourism and culture and other beneficial issues.
Governor Umaru Bago who highlighted the natural resources that abound in the state, emphasized that the state has a comparative advantage in food and cash crops.
He explained that strengthening the relationship will no doubt create job opportunities for youth and improve the socio-economic status of the state.
“The policy thrust of my administration covers infrastructure, Health, Education and Renewable energy among others,” added Gov Bago.
The French Ambassador to Nigeria, Ms Emmanuelle Blatmann, said the French Government was looking forward to strengthening its bilateral relationship with Nigeria, especially Niger State Government for mutual benefits.
She said the French government was committed to ensuring the success of the partnership and consequently providing advanced technology and scholarships to the people.
The Ambassador noted that over three Billion Euros had been expended on rural electrification in Northern Nigeria by the French Government.
