By Rukayya Muhammad
The Katsina State Office of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Katsina Mining and Exploration Company (KEMCO) in preparation for the forthcoming Investment Forum on Fertilizer Granules (Filler) Value Chains. The forum will spotlight the commercial potential of key industrial minerals; marl clay, dolomite, and kaolin, abundant in the state.
KEMCO, a state-owned enterprise established under the administration of Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, is at the forefront of sustainable mining, mineral resource development, and investment promotion. Its collaboration with RMRDC aims to leverage Katsina’s mineral wealth to attract investors and strengthen local fertilizer production capabilities.
During a recent consultative meeting, the State Coordinator of RMRDC, Mr Abubakar Yusha’u, outlined the objectives of the Investment Forum, emphasizing Katsina’s strategic advantage with its rich mineral deposits and over 150 operational processing industries. He noted that Nigeria’s combined public and private sector blending plants currently produce 2.5 million metric tons of NPK fertilizer annually, leaving considerable room for new investment in raw material sourcing and processing.
KEMCO’s Managing Director, Mr. Bello Isa Doro, a geologist, commended RMRDC for initiating the partnership and selecting KEMCO as a co-organizing partner. He affirmed his commitment to the forum’s success and the broader goal of attracting value-added investments to the sector.
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The collaboration is expected to pave the way for enhanced mineral utilization, job creation, and sustainable economic development in Katsina State and beyond.
