Niger State strengthens federal partnership to drive industrial growth

The Niger State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to industrial development following a meeting between the Honourable Commissioner for Investment, Industry and Trade, Alhaji Aminu Suleman Takuma, and the Honourable Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, John Owan Enoh, held on May 1 in Minna.

The meeting focused on practical steps to accelerate industrialisation in the state, with particular attention on supporting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), boosting agro-processing, and expanding export opportunities. Key value chains discussed included shea butter production and other agriculture-based industries with high economic potential.

Speaking after the meeting, the Commissioner described the engagement as productive, noting that stronger collaboration between federal and state governments would help create a more enabling environment for private sector investment.

He also commended the Minister’s commitment to deepening cooperation in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda of Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the development priorities of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago.

The state government reiterated that Niger remains open for business and is positioning itself to attract investments that will drive job creation and sustainable economic growth.