By Peter Adelowo
Niger State government is to Partners Brazil to establish a large scale modern ranch in the State.
This is part of the Nigeria-Brazil Two Point Five Billion dollars Bilateral Agreement on improved livestock investment.
Minister of Livestock Development, Mr Idi Maiha Made this known in Minna when he led some Brazilian investors on tour of sites for the project.
Mr. Maiha, expressed confidence that the partnership would develop the genetics of all livestock and improved meat processing enterprise in the country.
He said to achieve the objectives of the initiative, the ministry held discussions with pastoralists organisations and would remain open for collaboration with sub nationals.
On his part, the Niger Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago represented by his Deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba dismissed the fear of insecurity to the potential investors and any challenge that could hamper the commencement of the project.
On behalf of the investors, the Director of International Expansion to one of the Brazilian Firms, Mr Fabio Maia said the companies would analyze the sites visited before making the next move.
