Zamfara State has taken a major step toward transforming its agricultural landscape as Governor Dauda Lawal signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) to scale agricultural production, modernize value chains, and attract long-term private investment into the state.
The agreement sealed during the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days 2025 in Rabat, Morocco, positions Zamfara as a key beneficiary of the Integranium Agricultural Transformation Initiative, a national program targeted at mechanized farming, agro-processing, post-harvest systems, and global market integration.
According to Governor Lawal’s spokesperson, Sulaiman Bala Idris, the partnership signals a turning point for Zamfara’s economy. Under the MoU, Zamfara State will provide land, infrastructure, security, and an enabling policy environment, while MOFI will lead financing mobilization, investor engagement, and technical support for large-scale project development.
Idris said the collaboration is expected to create jobs, strengthen agricultural value chains, boost food security, and stimulate inclusive economic growth across Zamfara and the broader North-West region.
Governor Lawal, speaking during an investor roundtable, described Zamfara as an emerging agricultural hub with vast potential across multiple sectors. He invited global investors to explore opportunities in the state, citing ongoing mega projects such as an international cargo airport, a five-star hotel, and major urban renewal initiatives.
He said:“Agriculture is the way forward for Africa, Nigeria, and especially Zamfara State. We have fertile land and grow a variety of crops. Our comparative advantage is clear. I invite all global investors to Zamfara.”
The state government says the MoU is part of a broader strategy to reposition agriculture as the engine of economic development, unlock export opportunities, and support small and medium agribusinesses through expanded processing, logistics, and market access.
