JIGAWA STATE'S PROSPECT OF ESTABLISHING MODERN POULTRY HATCHERY & FEEDS MILLS HIGH AS INDIAN INVESTORS VISIT. (PHOTOS).

 JIGAWA STATE'S PROSPECT OF ESTABLISHING MODERN POULTRY HATCHERY & FEEDS MILLS HIGH AS INDIAN INVESTORS VISIT

Jigawa state Governor Umar Namadi has received a high-level technical delegation from Srinivasa Farms India, led by the company’s Vice President, Mr. Senthil Kumar Krishnan on the prospect of establishing modern hatchery and poultry feeds mills in the state.

A statement by Hamisu Mohammed Gumel Chief Press Secretary to the Governor indicates that the visit follows the Jigawa State Government’s investment mission to India in May 2025, where discussions were initiated on strategic partnerships in agriculture, particularly in poultry development.

It adds, as part of their engagement in the state, the delegation is undertaking a four-day technical assessment across Kazaure, Gumel, Hadejia, and Dutse where they will be evaluating both private and state-owned poultry facilities, engaging local farmers, and exploring key areas of collaboration, including the establishment of a modern hatchery and poultry feed mill in Jigawa State.

Governor Namadi described the partnership as a major step toward unlocking vast economic opportunities for the state, emphasizing its potential to generate large-scale employment for youths, boost internally generated revenue (IGR), and transform rural livelihoods.

The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to leveraging private sector expertise to drive food security and industrial growth, stating that the state is deliberately building a sustainable poultry value chain that benefits all citizens.

Governor Namadi highlighted that the return visit was follow up of his earlier engagement in India, where they explored partnerships in several areas, including poultry development. He expressed delight that the fourth group from India visiting was as a direct outcome of that trip.

He further noted that Jigawa State had already begun reaping the benefits of the investment mission, including agreements on seed production with CornTech and collaborations with Agrighar, an agribusiness enterprise, as well as engagements in dairy development.

Governor Namadi emphasized that the state is committed to establishing a hatchery and feed production facility, alongside promoting training and technology transfer to empower local farmers.

Mr. Senthil Kumar Krishnan noted that the company had over 60 years of experience in the poultry industry, with operations spanning multiple countries.

He explained that the company specializes in hatchery management, feed production, and egg production, among other areas. He expressed delight that the delegation’s tour across Jigawa State revealed strong potential for partnership, due to similarities in climate and agricultural conditions between parts of India and Jigawa State.

Mr. Krishnan further highlighted that the proposed collaboration is designed to support small and medium-scale farmers through access to quality chicks, affordable feed, veterinary support, and guaranteed market linkages, thereby enabling them to transition into more productive and profitable poultry enterprises.

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