Kano Govt, Egyptian Investors to Partner on Meat Processing Project

 The Kano
State Government says it is discussing with a delegation of

A statement by
the government on Tuesday said the Acting Governor, Prof. Hafiz Abubakar made
the disclosure when the investors visited him at the Government House, Kano.

Abubakar
lauded the investors for choosing Kano out of the 36 states of the federation
to invest, adding that the proposal was in line with the state government
focus.

“Your coming
at this hour is very significant and fruitful. Meat processing is one of the
greatest investments which have the capability to create more jobs for the
teeming youths,” he said.

The deputy
governor added that the administration would offer all necessary support
to the investors to maximise the gains in livestock value chain.

Earlier, the
leader of the delegation, who was the former Egyptian Minister of Investment,
Mr Assem Ragab said they were in the state to explore the viability of
establishing a meat processing firm to enhance the state’s economy.

The free zone
blog reports that the delegation’s visit was facilitated by Arewa Research and
Development Project led by Dr Usman Bugaje.