Dutse, April 13, 2026
Governor Umar Namadi has intensified efforts to transform Jigawa’s agricultural economy, hosting a high-powered delegation from Srinivasa Farms Pvt. Ltd. in a move aimed at unlocking large-scale opportunities in the state’s poultry sector.
The Indian delegation, led by Vice President Senthil Kumar Krishnan, paid a courtesy visit to the Government House in Dutse over the weekend, marking a significant step in ongoing discussions initiated during Jigawa’s investment mission to India in May 2025.
As part of their visit, the team has commenced a four-day technical assessment tour across Kazaure, Gumel, Hadejia, and Dutse, evaluating poultry infrastructure, engaging farmers, and identifying areas for strategic collaboration.
Central to the proposed partnership is the establishment of a modern hatchery and poultry feed mill—critical components expected to strengthen the state’s agricultural value chain.
Governor Namadi described the engagement as a “major milestone” in the state’s development agenda, stressing its potential to generate employment, boost internally generated revenue, and uplift rural communities.
“This is a continuation of our earlier engagement in India,” the governor said, noting that the visit represents the fourth Indian delegation to Jigawa following the investment outreach.
“We are already seeing tangible outcomes, from seed production agreements to dairy sector collaborations.”
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to leveraging private sector expertise to drive food security and industrial growth, adding that the state is deliberately building a sustainable poultry ecosystem that delivers direct benefits to local farmers.
Namadi emphasized that beyond infrastructure, the partnership will prioritize capacity building, technology transfer, and improved access to inputs—key factors in modernizing poultry farming across the state.
In his presentation, Krishnan highlighted Srinivasa Farms’ six decades of experience in global poultry operations, spanning hatchery management, feed production, and egg supply chains.
He noted that Jigawa’s climate and agricultural conditions closely mirror parts of India, making it an ideal environment for investment.
According to him, the proposed collaboration will empower small and medium-scale farmers through access to quality chicks, affordable feed, veterinary services, and structured market linkages—enabling them to scale operations and improve profitability.
The initiative, he added, will also introduce modern poultry practices, enhance biosecurity standards, and ensure a more stable supply of eggs and poultry products, reducing inefficiencies across the value chain.
With multiple partnerships already emerging from its India investment drive, Jigawa appears poised to reposition itself as a key hub for agribusiness innovation, with poultry development now taking center stage.
