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Dangote Sugar Expansion Targets 8,000 Employees In Adamawa

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October 13, 2023

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Dangote Sugar Expansion Targets 8,000 Employees In Adamawa

By Admin October 13, 2023

Dangote Sugar Refinery, DSR expansion in Numan, is targeting to increase its staff strength to 8000 employees on projected 17000 tonnes of sugar cane being crushed per day.

Already, 5500 Out Growers farmers were involved in its drip irrigation system to meet up, the second phase of the National Sugar Master Plan for sugar self-sufficiency in the country.

Chief executive of the company, Chinnaya Sylvain Judex, while conducting journalists, on fact finding visit, Wednesday, said the company hopes to increase its Out Growers farmers Scheme programme from 1000 to 2000 in the next five years.

“Our Out Growers Farmers are having a lot of benefits in what the company is giving them.

“We are into business to make the prosperity of our community, and everybody will be carried along.

“We are not in business to make profits.

“We believe that, to prosper in business, peace must be here”.

The upgrading of the sugar refinery is expected to generate 32 megawatts of electricity from installation of new turbines and 2-high pressure boilers of 90 tonnes of steam per hour.

Judex added that the singular feast alone can create job opportunities through Public Private Partnership to the people of the state as the company covers five LGAs of Lamurde, Numan, Guyuk, Shelleng and Demsa.

The company had provided additional primary health care facilities at Kwapukai, 3-blocks of classrooms at Gyawana Government Secondary School and renovated the same at Government Technical College Numan.

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Rabiu Suleiman – Bichi, the newly appointed Managing Director of the Hadejia Jama’are River Basin Development Authority (HJRBDA), has pledged to deliver sweeping reforms across agriculture, water resource management, and youth empowerment.

This aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.

Bichi spoke while addressing staff of the Authority shortly after taking over on Wednesday.

” Water Resource Management, 20% boost in water-use efficiency through Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) and optimized irrigation systems.

” Agricultural Expansion, Increase coverage from 54,000 to 240,000 hectares, aiming to raise paddy rice production from 216,000 tonnes to 1 million tonnes.

“Dam Rehabilitation, Enhance dam water retention capacity via de-silting and other remedial actions.

” Crop Yield Improvement, 30% year-on-year increase in yields through modern farming practices and improved irrigation technology.

” Community Satisfaction, Target 85% satisfaction among local stakeholders through inclusive planning and comprehensive basin management strategy.

” Youth Empowerment

The administration will focus on training at least 5,000 youths across Kano, Jigawa, and Bauchi States in areas such in Modern Irrigation,Beekeeping,Horticulture,

Greenhouse,Farming,Hydroponics and Fodder Production*

He explained that the training program will cover Technical Skills, Irrigation installation and maintenance ,Sustainable Agricultural Practices. Soil conservation and crop rotation

Others are Entrepreneurship Business management and market access,Community Engagement, Cross-cultural knowledge-sharing and cooperation.

The Authority will work with:

Bank of Agriculture (BOA),

-National Board for Technical Education (NBTE), NASENI and

Ministry for Livestock to support farmers and trainees.

The new leadership also pledged support for Her Excellency Mrs. Remi Tinubu’s “Every Home a Garden” initiative.

The Managing Director outlined plans for improved staff welfare and transparent postings, anchored on merit and bureaucratic standards.

The goal is to create a supportive environment that boosts morale, increases productivity, and fosters trust among employees

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SSSN to Honor Gov. Zulum, Agric Minister at Annual Conference in Kano

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April 8, 2025

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The Soil Science Society of Nigeria (SSSN) has announced plans to award the Governor of Borno State, Prof. Babagana Zulum, and the Minister of Agriculture, Sen. Aliyu Sabi Abdullahi, with membership honors at its upcoming annual conference in Kano.

Scheduled for Tuesday at the Bayero University New Site, the event will celebrate the outstanding contributions of both leaders to the advancement of soil science and agriculture in Nigeria.

Gov. Zulum is being recognized for his leadership in promoting agricultural initiatives, particularly in Borno State, while Sen. Sabi Abdullahi is being acknowledged for his national efforts to enhance soil management and promote sustainable farming practices.

Prof. Jibril Mohammad, President of the SSSN, made the announcement during a news conference on Monday in Kano.

This year’s conference holds special significance, marking the first time in 47 years that the SSSN’s annual conference will be hosted in Kano. Prof. Mohammad emphasized that the conference aims to explore strategies to improve soil science practices to enhance crop yields and reduce agricultural losses.

With the theme “Promoting Soil Health and Resilience Through Research and Innovation for Sustainable Development,” the conference seeks to advance soil science and improve food security across Nigeria.

“This conference will focus on developing strategies that contribute to sustainable agricultural growth by promoting better soil management practices,” he said.

Prof. Mohammad, who also serves as the Director of the Centre for Dryland Agriculture, noted that the SSSN is collaborating with the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development to conduct research and disseminate vital information on effective soil utilization and fertilizer application.

“The collaboration aims to improve agricultural productivity and sustainability,” he added.

Several other prominent Nigerians will also be recognized for their contributions to soil health.

The conference will feature sessions on a range of sub-themes, including Land Resource Assessment and Management, Soil Health and Nutrient Management, Soil Physics and Conservation.

Additional sessions will cover Capacity Building and Extension, as well as Cross-Cutting Issues and Advances in Soil Science Research.

Stakeholders from various sectors, including researchers, policymakers, and agricultural practitioners, have been invited to participate and present innovative solutions to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural sector.