Jigawa Governor meets Liberia VP, seeks partnership for Rice development

Jgawa State Governor, Mallam Umar Namadi, has led a state delegation on an official visit to Monrovia, Liberia, at the invitation of the Liberian Vice President.

The Liberian Vice President, Hon. Jeremiah Kpan Koung Sr., hosted a high-level bilateral meeting with Governor Namadi to discuss agricultural transformation and bilateral cooperation.

The visit aims to strengthen Jigawa-Liberia relations, specifically focusing on agriculture, food security, and private sector investment.

A key element of the talks is a partnership in the rice value chain, as Liberia seeks to leverage Jigawa State's experience in agricultural modernization.

The state government delegation comprises the Director General of InvestJigawa, Hajiya Aisha Sheikh Mujaddadi, and various experts in rice production.

The meeting also includes senior Liberian government officials, representatives from the Nigerian Embassy, and private sector players aimed at creating practical frameworks for collaboration.