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By El-Yakub Dabai, Birnin Kebbi
In a continued effort to attract international investment and elevate Kebbi State to a hub of agricultural and livestock development, top executives of JBS S.A., from Brazil. one of the world’s largest meat processing companies, will visit Kebbi on Monday, 9th December 2024.
This landmark visit, facilitated by the dynamic leadership of Governor Nasir Idris, came on the heels of a series of successful several bilateral engagements aimed at boosting the state’s economic status as well as advancing the livestock sector.
The Commissioner for Animal Health, Husbandry, and Fisheries, Mallam Kabir Usman Alaramma, stated this on Sunday in Birnin Kebbi during a press briefing.
He explained that the visit stemmed from fruitful biliteral discussions between the Deputy Governor Senator Umar Abubakar and the company during a trip to Brazil earlier this year, saying the gesture underscored Government’s commitment to fostering partnerships for sustainable development.
According to him, the Brazilian delegation will be accompanied by officials from the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC), led by the Executive Secretary and CEO, Hajiya Aisha Rimi, during which they will explore investment opportunities in livestock development, meat processing, and animal health.
“The visit underscores the ongoing successes of the leadership of Governor Nasir Idris which focuses on fostering partnership and signing Memoranda of Understanding, MOU, on Local and International investments”, Alaramma added.
The Commissioner went further to say: “These partnerships are designed to bring advanced technology, expertise, and resources that will transform Kebbi’s livestock sector and create lasting benefits for the state”.
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