As part of efforts to deepen the collaboration between the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) and the Niger State Commodity and Export Promotion Agency, particularly to enhance the state’s capacity to serve as a major agro-raw material sourcing hub in the country, the two establishments are set to embark on a commodity market development project.
This initiative was highlighted when the Niger State Coordinator of the Raw Materials Research and Development Council, Mr. Yakubu Mohammed, hosted the Director General of the Niger State Commodity and Export Promotion Agency, Alhaji Baba Etsuyankpa, during a visit at the RMRDC Niger State Coordinating Office in Minna.
Mr. Yakubu Mohammed, while emphasizing the importance of the proposed project, reassured the Niger State Export Promotion Agency of RMRDC’s commitment to the project.
He stressed that developing a commodity market in the state will provide a ready market for farm produce, which, in turn, will bolster industrial processing and contribute to the overall industrialization of the state.
Mr. Mohammed elaborated that the project aligns with RMRDC’s mission to promote the optimal use of indigenous raw materials and support local industries.
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The Niger State RMRDC Coordinator noted that the project is in line with the vision of the Director-General of RMRDC, Prof. Nnayelugo Martin Ike-Muonso, who is deeply committed to creating a strategic approach and conducive environment for the availability and accessibility of raw materials across Nigeria.
Mr. Yakubu mentioned that the project is expected to facilitate industrial growth and sustainable development within the state and beyond.
Earlier, the Director-General of the Niger State Export Promotion Agency, Alhaji Baba Etsuyankpa, expressed appreciation for RMRDC’s ongoing efforts to support agricultural development in Niger State.
He particularly praised RMRDC’s initiative in providing commodity cleaning machines to local farmers, noting that these machines have significantly improved the quality of produce and increased both the state’s and Nigeria’s non-oil exports.
DG Etsuyankpa further emphasized that such contributions are instrumental in fostering economic growth and expanding export opportunities.
Alhaji Etsuyankpa stated that the Commodity Market Development project is poised to bring about transformative changes in the industrial landscape of Niger State, emphasizing that by leveraging local agro-raw materials, the initiative will not only improve industrial processing but also drive economic diversification and job creation.
The Director-General of the Niger State Export Promotion Agency, Alhaji Etsuyankpa, said with strong support and sustained collaboration between RMRDC and the Niger State Government, the Commodity Market Development project Will play a vital role in Nigeria’s journey toward a more robust and sustainable industrial economy.
Umar Salihu Adamu,
RMRDC Niger State Coordinating Office, Minna
